• 
  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.

  Register Today!
• 
  The Gift of Life
  
  Thanks to Cynthia Deckers
  generous heart,
  Milton Bowens, Jr.,
  ​is alive today!

  OUR LITTLE KIDNEY
• 
  José Gomez
  Kidney Recipient
  
  The doctors said it was a one in a million
  perfect match, thanks to a donor hero.

  READ HIS STORY
• 
  Karen Hoyt
  Liver Recipient
  
  Lives every day with
  a grateful spirit.

  READ HER STORY
• 
  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 Mitchell

While enjoying a cruise, his world flipped upside,
his kidneys were only functioning at 30%. Read his journey.

Donor Hero

Olivia Richardson

Olivia was gifted in many ways; she was an
incredible singer, artist, friend and sister, loved
​by many in her community. Read her story.

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

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:  RESCHEDULED TO: Wednesday, May 21 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
 

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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

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​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