ESPN – Ray of Hope

Video published on YouTube by OneLegacy Inspires.

This video was submitted to the 2009 Donate Life Film Festival. This video tells the story of Jason Ray, the former mascot for the University of North Carolina Tarheels. It provides an overview of the donation and transplantation process. It also explains how and why Jason registered as a donor and emphasizes the importance of sharing your decision with your family. Viewers hear from Jason’s parents, as well as the four recipients of Jason’s organs and their families.


Wayne Drehs, ESPN Sr Writer, published this story on October 15, 2007:

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/page/rayofhope/tragic-death-unc-mascot-gives-life-four-donor-recipients