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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.
The anchor represents hope, resilience and a place of refuge. As we come together during Donate Life Month, we invite you to remember this: we can only navigate life’s challenges and embark on a journey toward healing together. LEARN MORE
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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
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
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Nineteen-Year-Old Donor Hero Saves Lives Through the Gift of Organ and Tissue Donation
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 |