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.
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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Even nurses have questions about eye, organ and tissue donation. So we sat down with a member of Black Nurses Rock – Twin Cities to answer common questions.
Because of one family’s selfless, generous decision to say “yes” to donation in a time of great sorrow, John has lived five more years (and counting!).
Thousands 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.
Nothing is harder than seeing someone you love or care about dealing with grief. You can often feel helpless or even scared. Here are somethings you can do to help someone navigate grief.
Because of one 18-year-old man’s decision to be an organ donor, Nick Jolly had nine more years with his wife Kathy, their family and friends. Kathy Jolly recalls her late-husband’s transplant journey and their connection with his donor’s family.
Feb 14
A National Event for Everyone
National Donor Day is a time to promote all types of donation – organ, eye, tissue, blood, platelets and marrow – by participating in blood/marrow drives or donor registration events.
Apr 1-30
A National Event for Everyone
National Donate Life Month is a time set aside to honor the generous gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation. It’s also the perfect time to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
LifeSource Campaign
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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