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 Loretta’s heart began to fail, she never imagined her life would depend on the generosity of a stranger. This is the story of the moment everything changed, and the organ donor who made her life today possible.
When Whitney passed away unexpectedly, her family chose to honor her giving spirit through organ donation. Today, her legacy lives on in the lives she saved—and in the dragonflies her parents create to comfort other grieving families.
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) is a time to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities across the United States. The month begins on the anniversary of independence for several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, with Mexico and Chile celebrating shortly after.
Behind every life-saving organ transplant is a coordinated effort between hospitals, Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), and transplant centers. These dedicated teams work closely to make organ donation and transplantation possible. In this post, we break down the specific roles each organization plays – and how their collaboration saves lives every day.
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.
Feb 26
A Minnesota Event for Everyone
Organ Donation Advocacy Day provides the opportunity for donation advocates to speak with their elected State Representatives and Senators and provide a personal connection to our life-saving mission.
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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