2017 Jasmine “Nicole” Moore

29_jasmine-nicole-moore_coreJASMINE “NICOLE” MOORE

Organ, Tissue and Cornea Donor

Age 26 ~ Ripley, WV

Donated on 9/16/12

Honored by core.org

Jasmine “Nicole” Moore was a natural leader among her peers. Time and time again, she helped those in need in her Logan County, West Virginia community. A caregiver at heart, she had hoped to one day become a nurse. Jasmine loved a challenge, and could fill any room with her smile and confidence. She treasured her grandparents, her baby sister, Leah, and animals—especially her misbehaved beagle and three cats. In September 2012, Nicole was engaged to be married and only 26 years old when, tragically, her life was cut short in a car accident. Nicole’s family did not know that Nicole had made the choice to be a donor until she died. Her enduring spirit and sense of caring is alive today because she made the decision to become an organ, tissue, and cornea donor.

Jasmine’s Story

Jasmine “Nicole” Moore loved a challenge. She was a natural leader among her peers and time and time again, helped those in need in her Logan County, West Virginia community. A caregiver at heart, she had hoped to one day become a nurse. Her enduring spirit and sense of caring is alive today because she made the decision to become an organ, tissue and cornea donor.

Although Nicole, as she was known to those close her, stood only five feet tall, she could fill any room with her smile and confidence. According to her mom, Nicole could be a bit mischievous and could eat more than any grown man! She treasured her grandparents, her baby sister, Leah, and animals—especially her misbehaved beagle, Angel, and her three cats: Vinnie, Nubbins, and Carmine.

In September 2012, Nicole was engaged to be married and only 26 years old when, tragically, her life was cut short in a car accident. Nicole’s family did not know that she had made the choice to be a donor until she died, but according to her mother, Lisa Johnson, they find comfort in her decision.

“To think she had saved touched or enhanced so many lives…that’s my child, a hero,” Johnson said.