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.
Check out the latest updates, news, stories and more.
When Christopher passed away unexpectedly, his wife Sarah was faced with impossible grief — and a life-changing decision. In this deeply moving personal testimonial, she shares what it was like to say yes to organ donation in the midst of heartbreak.
You may already know that people can donate organs after they die — but did you know two different pathways can happen? One of those ways is called Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD).
June is Men’s Health Month — a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventive care and healthy living for men. For longtime advocate and LifeSource partner, Clarence Jones, men’s health is deeply connected to his work in organ donation and his passion for community wellness.
Worried that being an organ donor might affect the medical care you get in an emergency? You’re not alone. Here’s the truth — directly from the experts.
Aug 8
A Midwest Event for Everyone
Join LifeSource, The National Kidney Foundation and the Minnesota Twins as we celebrate organ donors and their families, while raising awareness about kidney disease and organ donation!
Aug 9
A Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Event for Donor Families
Please join us as we unveil the newest inscriptions added to our Memorial Wall and Garden Benches in the LifeSource Healing Garden at our Minneapolis headquarters.
While men’s lives are greatly impacted by organ donation, fewer of them are registered organ donors. Our latest public awareness campaign, Men Are the Answer, aims to encourage men who are ready to register to get the facts and take action to save lives.
Pictured left: Coyle, kidney recipient, with his dad
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