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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
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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.
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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.
Recipient
Mitch MitchellWhile enjoying a cruise, his world flipped upside,
his kidneys were only functioning at 30%. Read his journey. |
Donor Hero
Marissa MurrowMarissa Murrow, a 19-year-old from Mustang, Okla., lived her life guided by love. Read her story.
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Oklahomans now have an opportunity to use their love for the outdoors as a way to help thousands who are waiting for the gift of life.
Fishing and Hunting licenses now come with a life-saving opportunity.
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LifeShare Network Saves 645 Lives
in Record-Breaking 2024
Eleventh Consecutive Year of Milestones
LifeShare Network proudly announces its eleventh consecutive year of reaching new milestones in the number of organ and tissue donors recovered, the number of organs transplanted, and the total number of lives saved.
In 2024, LifeShare facilitated the gift of 746 lifesaving transplants, a 14.9% increase from 2023, providing 645 individuals with the gift of life. Tissue donations, including musculoskeletal, skin, eye and birth tissue were recovered from 1,027 donors - an 8.2% increase from 949 in 2023 - bettering numerous lives through life-enhancing procedures.
LifeShare’s mission to save lives and inspire hope would not have been possible without the compassionate and selfless decisions of 273 donor heroes and their families in 2024.
“This year has been one of immense growth for LifeShare and for donation in Oklahoma,” said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare Network. “Thanks foremost to the many Oklahomans who gave the gift of life as well as to the collaboration and dedication of our team, hospital partners, transplant centers, research and media partners, volunteers and all those who support the LifeShare Foundation, we were able to expand opportunities for donation and create a transformative impact for our community, for those awaiting a lifesaving gift, and for our profession.” READ FULL STORY
In 2024, LifeShare facilitated the gift of 746 lifesaving transplants, a 14.9% increase from 2023, providing 645 individuals with the gift of life. Tissue donations, including musculoskeletal, skin, eye and birth tissue were recovered from 1,027 donors - an 8.2% increase from 949 in 2023 - bettering numerous lives through life-enhancing procedures.
LifeShare’s mission to save lives and inspire hope would not have been possible without the compassionate and selfless decisions of 273 donor heroes and their families in 2024.
“This year has been one of immense growth for LifeShare and for donation in Oklahoma,” said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare Network. “Thanks foremost to the many Oklahomans who gave the gift of life as well as to the collaboration and dedication of our team, hospital partners, transplant centers, research and media partners, volunteers and all those who support the LifeShare Foundation, we were able to expand opportunities for donation and create a transformative impact for our community, for those awaiting a lifesaving gift, and for our profession.” READ FULL STORY
Nineteen-Year-Old Donor Hero Saves Lives Through the Gift of Organ and Tissue Donation
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Jazmyne Montoya was an independent, kind, and courageous nineteen-year-old. Her family, from Yukon, Oklahoma, say she had launched a career as a nail artist and had a growing clientele, and she was joyful and optimistic about her future.
When Jazmyne passed away from health complications in April, her parents honored her wish to be an organ, eye and tissue donor – a decision she compassionately made when receiving her driver’s license at sixteen. “We have so many amazing memories of Jazmyne,” her mother, Rosa, said. “When I was five months pregnant and had my first ultrasound picture, you could see she was smiling. When I see more recent pictures, she has that same smile.” Jazmyne’s loved ones are proud of the impact she made in her nineteen years. She was often found at the park with her sister and friends and loved to visit the lake. She adored her puppy, Bruno. Jazmyne was creative, playing the flute and expressing herself through makeup. She was the person who always showed up for her friends, making time so everyone felt special and supported. Her father said she gave the best hugs, her kindness always shining through. READ FULL STORY |
ROSA, MOTHER OF DONOR HERO, JAZMYNE
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LifeShare Network Recognized as 2024 Oklahoma Top WorkplaceOklahoma City, OK (December 16, 2024) - LifeShare Network is pleased to share the organization was recognized as an Oklahoma Top Workplace for its sixth consecutive year. In a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC, LifeShare staff shared their feedback on benefits, leadership, opportunities for connection, transparency and values.
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The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. In addition to the Top Workplace honor, LifeShare was recognized for Culture Excellence.
“I am thrilled that for the sixth consecutive year, LifeShare has been awarded an Oklahoma Top Workplace award," said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare. "I am even more thrilled this award is based upon anonymous employee surveys of our staff. We are blessed with a wonderful team who are dedicated to our mission of saving lives and inspiring hope. Each staff member embodies our core values of being passionate, accountable, adaptable and having a can-do attitude, and the Top Workplace honor reflects each person’s excellence and commitment to LifeShare’s mission.”
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards recognize organizations that excel in specific areas of workplaces culture, including:
Employee Well-Being
This award celebrates organizations who put the health and wellness of their employees at the center of their workplace culture. READ FULL STORY
“I am thrilled that for the sixth consecutive year, LifeShare has been awarded an Oklahoma Top Workplace award," said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare. "I am even more thrilled this award is based upon anonymous employee surveys of our staff. We are blessed with a wonderful team who are dedicated to our mission of saving lives and inspiring hope. Each staff member embodies our core values of being passionate, accountable, adaptable and having a can-do attitude, and the Top Workplace honor reflects each person’s excellence and commitment to LifeShare’s mission.”
Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards recognize organizations that excel in specific areas of workplaces culture, including:
Employee Well-Being
This award celebrates organizations who put the health and wellness of their employees at the center of their workplace culture. READ FULL STORY
