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 55 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.
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When Christopher passed away unexpectedly, his wife Sarah was faced with impossible grief — and a life-changing decision. In this deeply moving personal testimonial, she shares what it was like to say yes to organ donation in the midst of heartbreak.
You may already know that people can donate organs after they die — but did you know two different pathways can happen? One of those ways is called Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD).
June is Men’s Health Month — a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventive care and healthy living for men. For longtime advocate and LifeSource partner, Clarence Jones, men’s health is deeply connected to his work in organ donation and his passion for community wellness.
Worried that being an organ donor might affect the medical care you get in an emergency? You’re not alone. Here’s the truth — directly from the experts.
Aug 28
for Donor Families
LifeSource warmly invites donor families to participate in a special virtual workshop — Recipes of Remembrance — where we’ll honor the lives and legacies of donor heroes by sharing cherished recipes and the memories connected to them.
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.
Only about 50% of people in the Upper Midwest have registered as organ donors, and many misconceptions are contributing to people on the transplant waiting list not being able to get the organ they need. Our latest public awareness campaign features Bigfoot – one of the greatest legends of all time – busting myths and highlighting the truth about the importance of donation. Organ donation is for the big at heart, so let’s work together to reduce the waiting list and save lives.
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