-
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.
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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 Network Names New Director of Performance Excellence
LifeShare Network is pleased to announce the hire of John Moore, Director of Performance Excellence. Moore is an experienced leader who specializes in cultivating teams into proficient problem-solvers. By leveraging the Lean Six-Sigma methodology, he drives organizational success through continual process improvement and quality assurance. With a diverse background spanning aerospace, manufacturing and healthcare, Moore will align and integrate processes, people, resources, actions and results to drive effectiveness and efficiency across the organization. He brings unique insights and frameworks for waste-reduction and analysis of performance metrics. |
“John’s success in building operational excellence will ensure LifeShare can continue to advance our mission and ultimately save more lives,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare. “We look forward to implementing new strategies and improving efficiency in processes across the organization.”
Moore joins LifeShare at a time of growth within the organization. In 2024, LifeShare was awarded the Achievement of Excellence Milestone recognition by the Oklahoma Quality Foundation.
Moore joins LifeShare at a time of growth within the organization. In 2024, LifeShare was awarded the Achievement of Excellence Milestone recognition by the Oklahoma Quality Foundation.
LifeShare Oklahoma Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Newly Constructed Organ Donor Memorial
Organization recognizes the gift of life given by organ, eye and tissue donors.
Oklahoma City, OK – On May 21, 2025, LifeShare Oklahoma hosted a ribbon-cutting event in honor of the opening of their newly constructed Donor Memorial.
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. “We are deeply honored to open this memorial as a lasting tribute to the compassionate individuals who gave the gift of life through donation,” said Jeffery Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare. “Their generosity reminds us of the enduring impact of a single, selfless act. We hope our community will continue to visit the memorial and honor all those who have created this legacy.” |
The event featured a flag raising to remember organ, eye and tissue donor heroes and offered families an opportunity to celebrate their loved ones. The Donor Memorial, located at 4705 NW Expressway, is now open to the public.
Learn more about our Donor Memorial, view a walkthrough video and discover ways you can honor donor heroes today.
Learn more about our Donor Memorial, view a walkthrough video and discover ways you can honor donor heroes today.