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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
Wes HawkinsThanks to a donor hero, Wes can breathe again,
read his transplant journey. |
Donor Hero
Nate SmithNate was an athletic 19-year-old, he loved helping others, and to no one’s surprise,
he was a donor hero. Read his 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 Celebrates Ninth Consecutive Record-Breaking Year - 535 Lives Saved in 2022
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LifeShare Oklahoma, the federally-designated nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the state, proudly announced that 535 lives were saved in 2022 – the most ever in a single year in Oklahoma.
Throughout 2022, LifeShare coordinated the recovery of 602 lifesaving organs from 249 organ donor heroes and 1,106 tissue donors. These precious gifts allowed LifeShare to provide 535 grateful organ transplant recipients a second chance at life and provide mobility and life enhancement to more than 82,000 individuals through tissue donation. |
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Additionally, more than 181 women donated birth tissue this year, which is new territory for the organization.
“I am incredibly proud of the work LifeShare has done this year to save lives,” explained Jeffrey Orlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeShare. “We have once again set organizational records across the board, which is a result of the focus and commitment from the entire LifeShare team including staff, leadership, volunteers and efforts of the Oklahoma medical community.”
“Most importantly, we have also had incredible support and generosity from families and supporters of donation, without which our lifesaving work would not be possible,” explains Orlowski. “We encourage Oklahomans to continue registering to be organ, eye and tissue donors so more lives can be saved.”
There are still approximately 700 Oklahomans waiting for a lifesaving transplant. To learn more about donation or to register visit LifeShareOK.org.
“I am incredibly proud of the work LifeShare has done this year to save lives,” explained Jeffrey Orlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeShare. “We have once again set organizational records across the board, which is a result of the focus and commitment from the entire LifeShare team including staff, leadership, volunteers and efforts of the Oklahoma medical community.”
“Most importantly, we have also had incredible support and generosity from families and supporters of donation, without which our lifesaving work would not be possible,” explains Orlowski. “We encourage Oklahomans to continue registering to be organ, eye and tissue donors so more lives can be saved.”
There are still approximately 700 Oklahomans waiting for a lifesaving transplant. To learn more about donation or to register visit LifeShareOK.org.
LifeShare Announces Strategic Changes to Company
LifeShare recently announced after celebrating its ninth consecutive year of growth that is reforming the organization.
LifeShare is the organization in the state of Oklahoma responsible for organ and tissue donation.
The new business name for the organization is now the LifeShare Network, Inc.
The LifeShare Network, Inc., will serve as the parent company for multiple organizations: LifeShare Transplant Donor Services, Inc., (our Organ Procurement Organization), LifeShare Tissue Services, Inc., and LifeShare Innovations, LLC. All of these exist with community support through the LifeShare Foundation. While there have been name and organizational changes, the LifeShare Network, Inc., and its subsidiaries will still have the same lifesaving mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation.
This change will allow the organization to create efficiencies, allow for continued growth, promote innovation and medical advancement, and maximize the use of every organ and tissue donation to save more lives across the nation.
About LifeShare Network
LifeShare Network, Inc., serves as the parent company for LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma, Inc., the only federally authorized Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) for the state of Oklahoma, LifeShare Tissue Services, Inc., and LifeShare Innovations, LLC. The LifeShare Network and its subsidiaries exist with community support from the LifeShare Foundation, Inc., The LifeShare Network, Inc., serves as the administrative resource to its subsidiaries allowing them to focus on their primary functions of procuring more organs and tissue resulting in more lives saved.
LifeShare is the organization in the state of Oklahoma responsible for organ and tissue donation.
The new business name for the organization is now the LifeShare Network, Inc.
The LifeShare Network, Inc., will serve as the parent company for multiple organizations: LifeShare Transplant Donor Services, Inc., (our Organ Procurement Organization), LifeShare Tissue Services, Inc., and LifeShare Innovations, LLC. All of these exist with community support through the LifeShare Foundation. While there have been name and organizational changes, the LifeShare Network, Inc., and its subsidiaries will still have the same lifesaving mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation.
This change will allow the organization to create efficiencies, allow for continued growth, promote innovation and medical advancement, and maximize the use of every organ and tissue donation to save more lives across the nation.
About LifeShare Network
LifeShare Network, Inc., serves as the parent company for LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma, Inc., the only federally authorized Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) for the state of Oklahoma, LifeShare Tissue Services, Inc., and LifeShare Innovations, LLC. The LifeShare Network and its subsidiaries exist with community support from the LifeShare Foundation, Inc., The LifeShare Network, Inc., serves as the administrative resource to its subsidiaries allowing them to focus on their primary functions of procuring more organs and tissue resulting in more lives saved.
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LifeShare Named Top Workplace for Fourth Year by the Oklahoman
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LifeShare was recently awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor on the list of Companies with 125-349 employees. This is the fourth consecutive year that LifeShare has received this prestigious award.
The Top Workplace list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution and connection.
“I am thrilled that LifeShare has once again been recognized as a top workplace in Oklahoma,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, President and CEO of LifeShare said. “This award, which is determined by employee feedback, speaks to our exemplary culture, leadership and investment in our most valuable resource – our employees.”
LifeShare is hiring. Please visit LifeShareNetwork.org/careers to learn more about available opportunities.
The Top Workplace list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution and connection.
“I am thrilled that LifeShare has once again been recognized as a top workplace in Oklahoma,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, President and CEO of LifeShare said. “This award, which is determined by employee feedback, speaks to our exemplary culture, leadership and investment in our most valuable resource – our employees.”
LifeShare is hiring. Please visit LifeShareNetwork.org/careers to learn more about available opportunities.
