Organ donation is a generous, selfless gift.
The donor’s legacy lives on when someone gets a second chance at life. LifeSource supports families through the organ, eye and tissue donation process and delivers life-saving transplants to the recipients who need them.
As a leading Organ Procurement Organization (OPOs) in the United States, we serve more than seven million people in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin.
Why Donation Matters
Donation offers healing to a family experiencing a loss and hope to the patient receiving the transplant.
- 20 People die each day waiting for a transplant
- 75 1 donor can heal up to 75 lives through eye and tissue donation
- 8 1 donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation
How Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Works
The donation process has been described as symphony; it takes many people working in concert to make the complex process happen.
Our Work
We save lives through donation and offer hope and healing.
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.
The Latest from LifeSource
Check out the latest updates, news, stories and more.
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May 03, 2021 in Community
LifeSource’s Culture of Community Support
Read MoreDuring the pandemic we have all had to find new ways to do things. At LifeSource, this includes living our values. At a time of physical distance, we’ve managed to grow our organizational culture of supporting our community.
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April 26, 2021 in About Donation
How We Work Together to Save Lives Through Organ Donation and Transplantation
Read MoreThe organ donation process has been described as a complex symphony of collaborators working together, in a short time frame, to save and heal lives. Without collaboration from organizations like Mayo Clinic and the community, this life-saving work would not be possible.
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Upcoming Events
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Aug 1-31
National Minority Donor Awareness Month
A National Event for Everyone
See Event DetailsAugust is National Minority 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.
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Sep 20
26th Annual LifeSource Golf Classic
A Midwest Event for Everyone
See Event DetailsThe LifeSource Golf Classic is our annual fundraising event held each September, started in honor of a young woman named Terri Opp who died while waiting for a heart transplant.
LifeSource Campaign
Together, we are champions of hope.
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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