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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
Life-Saving Automated Referral Program Transforms Organ Donation for Oklahomans
Oklahoma City, OK (Oct. 3, 20204) – For those awaiting a life-saving organ, eye or tissue transplant, every second counts. LifeShare Network has introduced groundbreaking technology to Oklahoma: InVita’s Automated iReferral® interoperability platform.
Across the state, hospitals are required by the Center for Medicare Services to make a call to LifeShare to evaluate organ and tissue potential when patients are near end of life. Each patient is evaluated during that phone call, and it is determined if a potential donation opportunity exists at the time of the patient’s death. Out of every 100 referrals, approximately three patients may meet the criteria to be a donor hero, and each phone call with hospital staff can take 20 minutes or longer. Because of this, it is vital that hospitals have the tools to make this process as efficient as possible.
With the new Automated iReferral technology, hospitals can instantly and securely transfer patient critical evaluation information LifeShare’s team, eliminating the initial phone call and cutting the time spent addressing referrals from 75 hours per month to just 19 minutes. READ FULL STORY
Across the state, hospitals are required by the Center for Medicare Services to make a call to LifeShare to evaluate organ and tissue potential when patients are near end of life. Each patient is evaluated during that phone call, and it is determined if a potential donation opportunity exists at the time of the patient’s death. Out of every 100 referrals, approximately three patients may meet the criteria to be a donor hero, and each phone call with hospital staff can take 20 minutes or longer. Because of this, it is vital that hospitals have the tools to make this process as efficient as possible.
With the new Automated iReferral technology, hospitals can instantly and securely transfer patient critical evaluation information LifeShare’s team, eliminating the initial phone call and cutting the time spent addressing referrals from 75 hours per month to just 19 minutes. READ FULL STORY
LifeShare Foundation Raises Eighty Thousand at Annual 5K Race
On Saturday, September 21, the LifeShare Foundation hosted its sixth annual Little Red Heart Race in honor of Oklahomans impacted by organ, eye and tissue donation.
The Little Red Heart 5K’s mission is to celebrate life, remember those who were donors, pay tribute to those who received, offer hope to those who continue to wait and remember the lives lost waiting for the gift of life.
Over 800 individual and team registrants participated in the organization’s USATF Certified 5K race and one mile walk, raising a soaring $85, 519 on behalf of the LifeShare Foundation.
“We are thrilled with the success of this year’s Little Red Heart Race,” said Katy Smith, Chief Administrative Officer at LifeShare Network. “Our community went above and beyond in supporting organ, eye and tissue donation. Thank you to our dedicated teams and all those who participated in our fundraising efforts. Their unwavering support allows us to continue to save lives and inspire hope through donation.” READ FULL STORY
The Little Red Heart 5K’s mission is to celebrate life, remember those who were donors, pay tribute to those who received, offer hope to those who continue to wait and remember the lives lost waiting for the gift of life.
Over 800 individual and team registrants participated in the organization’s USATF Certified 5K race and one mile walk, raising a soaring $85, 519 on behalf of the LifeShare Foundation.
“We are thrilled with the success of this year’s Little Red Heart Race,” said Katy Smith, Chief Administrative Officer at LifeShare Network. “Our community went above and beyond in supporting organ, eye and tissue donation. Thank you to our dedicated teams and all those who participated in our fundraising efforts. Their unwavering support allows us to continue to save lives and inspire hope through donation.” READ FULL STORY
