Organ donation is a generous, selfless gift.
The donor’s legacy lives on when someone gets a second chance at life. At LifeSource, we are the first responders making organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation a reality.
We receive the call about a potential donor, meet with grieving families to discuss donation, then transport organ donations to those desperately awaiting the transplant.
Why Donation Matters
Eye, tissue and organ donation offers healing to a family experiencing a loss and hope to the patient receiving the transplant.
- 17 People die each day waiting for an organ transplant
- 75 1 donor can heal more than 75 lives through eye and tissue donation
- 8 1 donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation
How Organ Donation Works
The organ 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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August 03, 2022 in Our Experts
Meet the Recruiter – Pardra Her
Read MoreGet to know one of the people responsible for bringing compassionate and talented people to the LifeSource team.
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July 29, 2022 in About Donation, Our Partners, Registration
New Donation Awareness Materials at Minnesota DMVs
Read MoreIt’s your decision: New donor stickers and organ donation education mini cards inspire Minnesotans to “Check the Box.”
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July 08, 2022 in About Donation
Fast Facts: January – June 2022
Read MoreThousands of men, women, and children in the United States are on the waiting list for life-saving organ transplants. Together with our partners, donor families, and the community we work towards one goal – that no one dies waiting.
Upcoming Events
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Aug 20
Healing Garden and Donor Memorial Wall Ceremony
A Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Event for Donor Families
See Event DetailsPlease join us as we unveil the newest names added to our Memorial Wall and Garden Bench dedications at our Minneapolis headquarters. *Please note, the 2022 engraving has not yet been completed. Please check back for an update once the names have been added to the Memorial Wall for this year.
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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.
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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