Will doctors still try to save me if I’m an organ donor?
Actually, a person can only be an organ donor if medical professionals do everything they can to save their life in an emergency.
LifeSource is honored to fulfill the decision of people in our community to save lives through tissue and organ donation. Families like The Yangs found healing knowing their son saved lives and helped others.
One of 56 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) in the country, we serve the second largest geographical region, focusing on Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of western Wisconsin.
The organ donation process has been described as symphony; it takes many people working in concert to make the complex process happen.
Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are the vital bridge between donors, their families and potential recipients.
At LifeSource, we have a clear purpose – to inspire the public to register and work with all of our partners to support donor families, manage the donation process, transport the gifts to the transplant center and lead our communities towards a culture of donation.
Check out the latest updates, news, stories and more.
Actually, a person can only be an organ donor if medical professionals do everything they can to save their life in an emergency.
Why they are important, and why should everyone (young or old, healthy or sick) have one?
Catholic church leaders continue to support organ donation and speak out against the sensationalizing of brain death testing.
My name is Melanie, and I’m 39 years old. This year, I’ll hit the big 4-0. It’s a big number – a remarkable year… to be, as they say “over the hill…” dare I say, “middle aged.” But for me, this milestone isn’t just remarkable, it’s extraordinary.
We’re excited to share our refreshed identity, including a new logo, colors and tagline that reflect who we are and how we serve our community.
Aug 3
A Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Event for Donor Families
Please join us as we unveil the newest names added to our Memorial Wall and Garden Bench dedications at our Minneapolis headquarters.
Aug 1-31
A National Event for Everyone
August is National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month! All month long, we will virtually spotlight this initiative with the goal: to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye and tissue donation.
While men’s lives are greatly impacted by organ donation, fewer of them are registered organ donors. Our latest public awareness campaign, Men Are the Answer, aims to encourage men who are ready to register to get the facts and take action to save lives.
Pictured left: Coyle, kidney recipient, with his dad
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