Brain Aneurysm and Organ Donation
Why passing away from a brain aneurysm might result in the rare conditions needed to be an organ donor.
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.
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.
Why passing away from a brain aneurysm might result in the rare conditions needed to be an organ donor.
If you meet little Coyle Bauer on the playground – an energetic little boy with bright blue eyes and an infectious smile – don’t expect to hear about the typical dinosaur or truck facts. He’ll probably tell you about his kidney.
Compost, solar panels and a rooftop garden are just a few of the elements that make up LifeSource’s environmental stewardship and lived values.
Many people – especially patients and their family members – have questions about medical terminology. In this article, we’re sharing our definition of the term “clinical death,” how it relates to other definitions of death, and organ donation.
Sep 1-30
A National Event for Everyone
National DMV Appreciation Month is a time to recognize and thank Motor Vehicle Department (DMV) and Driver License Partners for their support and commitment to asking the donation question to their customers every day.
Nov 4
A Minnesota Event for Donor Families
Save the date! Join us for our annual Donor Family Gathering honoring organ, eye and tissue donors. More information will be available at a later date.
As a part of the Donate Life network, our Check the Box public awareness campaign aims to inspire registration and remove misconceptions by sharing a simple message: anyone can register as a donor – a decision that saves lives.
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