LifeShare of Oklahoma Supports Living Donor Employees
Encourages other Employers to Promote Living Donation
LifeShare is proud to announce they have joined the Living Donor Circle of Excellence. This program, an initiative from of the American Society of Transplantation (AST), celebrates employers who implement internal policies that provide salary support to their employees who choose to be a living organ donor.
“LifeShare is proud to be a part of the Living Donor Circle of Excellence Program as it is our primary mission to save lives through donation,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, President and CEO of LifeShare. “With the national transplant waiting list growing, we hope that the Circle of Excellence will motivate more people to give the gift of life.
John Gill, MD, President- Elect of the American Society of Transplantation said, “Living donors are heros amongst us, their gift is life-saving for patients in need of a kidney or liver transplant and has a huge positive impact on society. Patients facing life-threatening diseases can live normal lives, raise their families, and participate in their communities. By supporting living organ donors, we are also building stronger communities.”
Today, more than 85% of patients waiting on a transplant are waiting for a life-saving kidney or liver. In 2020, 5,700 lives were saved through the generosity of living donors. Financial disincentives are a barrier for many potential living organ donors. Living organ donation typically includes a four- to six-week recovery period and many will use their vacation time or take unpaid absences during this period to donate.
LifeShare encourages other employers to follow their lead and help others in need of life-saving organ transplants. You can learn more about AST’s Living Donor Circle of Excellence here: myAST.org/COE.
About LifeShare
LifeShare is a nonprofit, federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes. We work closely with three transplant centers and 145 healthcare organizations in the state of Oklahoma to facilitate donation. Additionally, we strive to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation through public education.
About the American Society of Transplantation
Founded in 1982, the American Society of Transplantation (AST) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to advancing the field of transplantation and improving patient care by promoting research, education, advocacy, organ donation, and service to the community. The society is the largest transplant organization in North America (consisting of more than 4,000 professional members) and is recognized as the premier society for transplantation. AST members are sought out as transplant experts and advocates. Other transplant organizations, policy makers, regulatory agencies, payors, academic institutions, and the general public look to the AST for guidance, research, and resources related to transplantation. To learn more, visit: myast.org.
“LifeShare is proud to be a part of the Living Donor Circle of Excellence Program as it is our primary mission to save lives through donation,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, President and CEO of LifeShare. “With the national transplant waiting list growing, we hope that the Circle of Excellence will motivate more people to give the gift of life.
John Gill, MD, President- Elect of the American Society of Transplantation said, “Living donors are heros amongst us, their gift is life-saving for patients in need of a kidney or liver transplant and has a huge positive impact on society. Patients facing life-threatening diseases can live normal lives, raise their families, and participate in their communities. By supporting living organ donors, we are also building stronger communities.”
Today, more than 85% of patients waiting on a transplant are waiting for a life-saving kidney or liver. In 2020, 5,700 lives were saved through the generosity of living donors. Financial disincentives are a barrier for many potential living organ donors. Living organ donation typically includes a four- to six-week recovery period and many will use their vacation time or take unpaid absences during this period to donate.
LifeShare encourages other employers to follow their lead and help others in need of life-saving organ transplants. You can learn more about AST’s Living Donor Circle of Excellence here: myAST.org/COE.
About LifeShare
LifeShare is a nonprofit, federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes. We work closely with three transplant centers and 145 healthcare organizations in the state of Oklahoma to facilitate donation. Additionally, we strive to raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation through public education.
About the American Society of Transplantation
Founded in 1982, the American Society of Transplantation (AST) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to advancing the field of transplantation and improving patient care by promoting research, education, advocacy, organ donation, and service to the community. The society is the largest transplant organization in North America (consisting of more than 4,000 professional members) and is recognized as the premier society for transplantation. AST members are sought out as transplant experts and advocates. Other transplant organizations, policy makers, regulatory agencies, payors, academic institutions, and the general public look to the AST for guidance, research, and resources related to transplantation. To learn more, visit: myast.org.
