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Ed Bolt
mourns the loss of his son,
E.J., but finds solace in the fact
that E.J. was able to save five
lives through organ donation. -
The Gift of Life
Thanks to Cynthia Deckers
generous heart,
Milton Bowens, Jr.,
is alive today! -
José Gomez
Kidney Recipient
The doctors said it was a one in a million
perfect match, thanks to a donor hero. -
Karen Hoyt
Liver Recipient
Lives every day with
a grateful spirit. -
Ron Black
A Living Miracle
Ron is alive today,
thanks to a donor hero.
The anchor represents hope, resilience and a place of refuge. As we come together during Donate Life Month, we invite you to remember this: we can only navigate life’s challenges and embark on a journey toward healing together. LEARN MORE
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Saving Lives Together
The gift of organ and tissue donation truly saves and enhances lives, thanks to the heroic donors and courageous families. It offers hope right here in our community and throughout our state.
RecipientMitch MitchellWhile enjoying a cruise, his world flipped upside,
his kidneys were only functioning at 30%. Read his journey. |
Donor HeroOlivia RichardsonOlivia was gifted in many ways; she was an
incredible singer, artist, friend and sister, loved by many in her community. Read her story. |
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News and Promotions
LifeShare Oklahoma to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Constructed Organ Donor Memorial
Organization to recognize the gift of life given by organ, eye and tissue donors.
Oklahoma City, OK – LifeShare Oklahoma will host a ribbon-cutting event in honor of the opening of their newly constructed Donor Memorial. The media and public are invited to attend.
Each name displayed on the Donor Memorial represents the countless heroes from across Oklahoma who gave the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation. The memorial stands as a powerful symbol of all donors and their families who have made the selfless choice to give hope to others. The event will be open to the community and all who have been impacted by donation or transplant are encouraged to attend. At the event, LifeShare will share information about National Donate Life Month, hold a flag raising in honor of Donor Remembrance Day and provide opportunities for families to honor their loved ones. WHAT: Donor Memorial Ribbon Cutting WHEN: Wednesday, April 30 at 11:30 a.m. WHERE: LifeShare Network, 4705 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 PHOTOS: There will be several opportunities for great photos at this event. INTERVIEWS: Interviews will be available with LifeShare Leadership and Donor Families |
Six-Year-Old Donor Hero's Legacy Inspires Hope Thirty Years Later
There are no time limits to the gift of second chances, a fact proven by the life and legacy of the courageous and joy-filled six-year-old Joshua Blake “Josh” Sharp, who touched many lives in his six short years.
Raised in Grandfield, Oklahoma, Josh was an active, fun-loving child. He had just started the first grade and had a talent for making friends everywhere he went. Josh liked to go out into the country and shoot BB guns with his father, Philip, take trips out to fish in local lakes and ride four-wheelers at the Red River. He was a Tiger Cub Scout and enjoyed simply spending time outside. Josh had an incredible love for his family; his mother, Gayla, sister Macee, his Granny Bill and Papa Noel, Grandpa Jerry, aunts and cousins, and his pup named Bubbles. READ FULL STORY |
New Organ Packing Technology will Maximize Opportunities for Lifesaving Gift
In a race against time, the ability to transport organs efficiently and safely is crucial for ensuring transplant recipients receive the lifesaving gift they need. In 2024, LifeShare and MaxQ partnered in a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize the standard for organ packaging. Now, on March 15, LifeShare will officially launch the LifeSafe Shipper, a cutting-edge packaging solution to reshape the future of organ transportation across the country.
Currently, many vital organs are transported throughout the state in Styrofoam insulated corrugated container, placing limits on the time and distance an organ can travel. Together with local partner MaxQ, a national leader in blood packaging and shipping, LifeShare Innovations is set to introduce a next-generation shipping system that will optimize preservation, tracking and delivery. “With the LifeSafe Shipper, we will create more opportunities to save the lives of those most in need of an organ transplant,” said Saravan Kumar, CEO at MaxQ Research LLC. “We’re proud to be a part of the team releasing this new technology.” READ FULL STORY |
Bradon Nave, LifeShare Network Director of Innovations, and Saravan Kumar, Ph.D. Co-founder & CEO, MaxQ Research
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