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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.
RecipientWes HawkinsThanks to a donor hero, Wes can breathe again,
read his transplant journey. |
Donor HeroMarissa MurrowMarissa Murrow, a 19-year-old from Mustang, Okla., lived her life guided by love. Read her story.
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About Us
LifeShare is a nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes. We are committed to caring for the families that are touched by donation. LifeShare team members are a wonderful group of caring professionals who regardless of their role contribute to our core purpose of saving of lives.
LifeShare works closely with three transplant centers, OU Health, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, and St. John’s Medical Center and 145 healthcare organizations in the state of Oklahoma to facilitate donation.
LifeShare works closely with three transplant centers, OU Health, INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center, and St. John’s Medical Center and 145 healthcare organizations in the state of Oklahoma to facilitate donation.
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Saving Lives Across State Lines
Oklahoman Donates Kidney to Save a Life
Jeff Blumenthal, of Oklahoma City, a financial advisor of 30 years, has always had the little red heart on his driver’s license to be an organ and tissue donor. He had never put much thought into being a donor, but knew it was a noble thing to do. In 2021, everything changed when he donated his kidney and became a living donor.
Jeff knew that his second cousin, Margaret, would eventually need a transplant after living life with Polycystic Kidney Disease. He never expected to be the donor himself. When Jeff saw her at a family celebration, he asked how Margaret’s health was, and she informed him that her kidneys were failing. Jeff asked her to give him a call when she was listed for a transplant. About one year later, Jeff learned Margaret was listed for a kidney transplant. He registered with the transplant center and began the process, which took just over a year. During the process, he became apprehensive and wondered if he should think about it more before fully committing to the procedure. When he sought guidance from his rabbi, Jeff was told, “when you have the chance to save a life, you do it.” After hearing those words, his apprehension was cleared, and he knew he was doing the right thing. |
Of the 50 people who registered to be Margaret’s living donor, only two of them were suitable candidates; Jeff was one of them. The first candidate, who also lived in California, was ultimately rejected due to health concerns. Jeff officially became the one and only candidate who was able to save Margaret’s life. READ FULL STORY