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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.
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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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News and Promotions
Oklahoma Tissue Donors to be Remembered in National Parade
Join LifeShare for Floragraph Unveiling for Rose Parade Float
Join LifeShare as we honor Linda Dean and Nate Hall as floragraph honorees for the 2024 National Rose Parade.
LifeShare is the not-for-profit organization in Oklahoma responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes.
The organization is a sponsor of the One Legacy Donate Life Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day to spread the message about organ, eye and tissue donation. As a sponsor, LifeShare sends two donor portraits to be honored on the float.
Linda and Nate will be honored as tissue donors in a floragraph. A floragraph is a portrait of the donor, created with floral materials such as seeds, grains, spices, dried flowers and other organic materials.
Join us as we celebrate Linda Dean and Nate Hall to be honored on this year’s Rose Parade float:
WHAT: Floragraph Unveiling Ceremony
WHERE: LifeShare Network
4705 NW Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
WHEN: Tuesday, November 28th at 2:00 PM
PHOTOS: There will be several opportunities for great photos and videos at this event.
INTERVIEWS: The families of Linda Dean, donor, and Nate Hall, donor, will be available for interviews. LifeShare Network Leadership will also be available for interviews.
The 2024 float, with the theme ‘Woven Together: The Dance of Life,’ will honor the culture and traditions of the Hopi tribe, who are native to the American Southwest and known for their weaving and artistry. The Float will also highlight the theme of organ and tissue donation as a way of connecting people from different backgrounds and beliefs.
Linda Dean –Tissue Donor
Linda Carroll Dean, of Ardmore, Okla., was a hardworking, charismatic, funny, independent, and sweet woman. Linda was born at home in Leon, Oklahoma where she grew up with her six siblings. She was extremely close to her maternal grandmother, “momma”, who helped raise her from a very young age. At the age of five, Linda began attending Carter Seminary School in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Carter Seminary School is a commonly known boarding school for Indian children to attend in the western part of the state of Oklahoma.
Though forced to speak English in school, Linda continued to speak Choctaw with her family and elders in her community due to her deep commitment to her tribe, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. READ FULL STORY
Nate Hall – Tissue Donor
Nate Hall, of Yukon, Oklahoma, was a unique individual – he was unlike most of his peers and had zero apologies for it. Nate was mostly serious but had a warm smile that would melt hearts. He was a hard worker and would do almost any task asked of him without complaining.
He was humble and quiet – but brilliant, and he would firmly debate any topic he felt strongly about. In fact, he was in debate through his school, and won a trophy for Speaker of the Tournament but didn’t make a big scene about his award.
He was a great older brother; walking to the bus stop to pick up his brother so he didn’t have to walk alone.
Nate loved to learn. He would study and follow his curiosities of anything he found interesting and would often write about what he learned. His family remembers him as an incredible writer. READ FULL STORY
LifeShare is the not-for-profit organization in Oklahoma responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes.
The organization is a sponsor of the One Legacy Donate Life Float in the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day to spread the message about organ, eye and tissue donation. As a sponsor, LifeShare sends two donor portraits to be honored on the float.
Linda and Nate will be honored as tissue donors in a floragraph. A floragraph is a portrait of the donor, created with floral materials such as seeds, grains, spices, dried flowers and other organic materials.
Join us as we celebrate Linda Dean and Nate Hall to be honored on this year’s Rose Parade float:
WHAT: Floragraph Unveiling Ceremony
WHERE: LifeShare Network
4705 NW Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
WHEN: Tuesday, November 28th at 2:00 PM
PHOTOS: There will be several opportunities for great photos and videos at this event.
INTERVIEWS: The families of Linda Dean, donor, and Nate Hall, donor, will be available for interviews. LifeShare Network Leadership will also be available for interviews.
The 2024 float, with the theme ‘Woven Together: The Dance of Life,’ will honor the culture and traditions of the Hopi tribe, who are native to the American Southwest and known for their weaving and artistry. The Float will also highlight the theme of organ and tissue donation as a way of connecting people from different backgrounds and beliefs.
Linda Dean –Tissue Donor
Linda Carroll Dean, of Ardmore, Okla., was a hardworking, charismatic, funny, independent, and sweet woman. Linda was born at home in Leon, Oklahoma where she grew up with her six siblings. She was extremely close to her maternal grandmother, “momma”, who helped raise her from a very young age. At the age of five, Linda began attending Carter Seminary School in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Carter Seminary School is a commonly known boarding school for Indian children to attend in the western part of the state of Oklahoma.
Though forced to speak English in school, Linda continued to speak Choctaw with her family and elders in her community due to her deep commitment to her tribe, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. READ FULL STORY
Nate Hall – Tissue Donor
Nate Hall, of Yukon, Oklahoma, was a unique individual – he was unlike most of his peers and had zero apologies for it. Nate was mostly serious but had a warm smile that would melt hearts. He was a hard worker and would do almost any task asked of him without complaining.
He was humble and quiet – but brilliant, and he would firmly debate any topic he felt strongly about. In fact, he was in debate through his school, and won a trophy for Speaker of the Tournament but didn’t make a big scene about his award.
He was a great older brother; walking to the bus stop to pick up his brother so he didn’t have to walk alone.
Nate loved to learn. He would study and follow his curiosities of anything he found interesting and would often write about what he learned. His family remembers him as an incredible writer. READ FULL STORY
LifeShare Makes History as First Organ Procurement Organization to Transplant Perfused Lungs
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This milestone represents the first-time donated lungs have been clinically transplanted in the U.S. after being preserved by an OPO-based preservation team using ex vivo perfusion technology. LifeShare developed their own, first of its kind, in-house team of specially trained Perfusion Specialists that perform this complex procedure.
The organization recovered lungs from a donor, which were placed on the XVIVO XPS, a normothermic perfusion machine which allows for an assessment of function and viability prior to transplantation. The lungs were perfused and ventilated until viability was determined and they were ultimately accepted for transplantation. READ FULL STORY
The organization recovered lungs from a donor, which were placed on the XVIVO XPS, a normothermic perfusion machine which allows for an assessment of function and viability prior to transplantation. The lungs were perfused and ventilated until viability was determined and they were ultimately accepted for transplantation. READ FULL STORY
LifeShare continues Training Excellence with Opening of New Training Suite - Legacy of Life Training Suite will Allow Organization to Save More Lives
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LifeShare Network recently announced the opening of a new training space at the main headquarters. LifeShare Network is the not-for-profit organization in Oklahoma responsible for the recovery of organs and tissues for transplant. This new space, the Legacy of Life training suite, will provide a classroom and training for LifeShare staff. READ FULL STORY |
Unbridled Generosity: Heartfelt Legacy of an Oklahoma Woman
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Erin Mize, a 30-year-old woman from Heavener, Okla., lived life to rope and ride. She was known to be happiest when surrounded by her loved ones, her dog and horses.
You could often find Erin trail riding with her best friends, trotting down a parade route or passionately participating in rodeos. She also enjoyed channeling her creativity by writing stories online and sharing them with her close friends. Erin’s friends described her as having been a positive light in their lives, recalling endless happy memories. When it came to Erin, there was never a negative thing to be said about her. She was a caring, outgoing, and brightly shining person; to know her was to love her. READ FULL STORY |
