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Save the date! ?????? Donate Life America and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) invite you to join us for the 2024 National Tree of Life virtual event to celebrate life, honor the gift, and remember the lifesaving generosity of organ, eye, and tissue donors and donor families. On December 16 at 6:30pm ET, we will share stories and honor the legacy of donors in each state who gave the gift of life this year and celebrate the thousands of lives they saved. The National Tree of Life event will be streaming live on December 16 on the Donate Life America Facebook page. Follow our page for updates and more information! https://lnkd.in/eyMckYXk

It's tiiimmmmmeeee! ?????? Donate Life holiday gifts are now available on the Donate Life Store! Cozy up with a new shirt and beanie and add the 2024 Donate Life ornament to your collection. Visit https://lnkd.in/e7rWuJhQ to get your gifts today!

On #WorldKindnessDay, we recognize the incredible kindness of registered donors, living donors and donor families in giving the gift of life and hope ?????? #DonateLife #ThankYou Spread kindness and register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org or in your iPhone Health App today!

For over 30 years, Chief Warrant Officer Five, Julian Evans, served the nation honorably. Julian was known and respected by his colleagues as a selfless leader who always placed the needs of his family, soldiers, leadership, and fellow Warrant Officers before himself. Julian dedicated his life to serving his country and his family. Even after his passing, he served others by donating his corneas so two people could receive the gift of restored eyesight. Josie, his wife and U.S. Army Veteran, shares their journey and decision to donate ???? Thank you to the Eye Bank Association of America for this story! #VeteransDay #DonateLife Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org or in your iPhone Health App.

November is National Caregivers Month. Caregivers are an important part of the #DonateLife journey. They are there for tasks big and small – listening, making food, driving to medical follow-ups – and championing and supporting you when you need it most. Send a thank you to all of the caregivers in your life! ????

November is Native American Heritage Month. In alignment with this year's theme of Tribal sovereignty, we acknowledge the importance of empowering Native communities to make informed choices about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Just as Tribal sovereignty preserves the right of self-governance, the act of donation ensures the continuation of traditions of generosity and care, values that are deeply rooted in Native cultures. We aim to honor these traditions through partnership and consultation while ensuring equitable access to lifesaving healthcare. This month, we highlight the contributions of Native American donors and donor families whose selfless gifts have saved countless lives. We also raise awareness about the pressing need for organ, eye and tissue donors within Native American communities. Native Americans and Alaska Natives currently make up approximately 2% of the U.S. population, with over 900 American Indians/Alaska Natives on the national organ transplant waiting list—representing about 1% of the total list. Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor and save lives at RegisterMe.org. #DonateLife #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation ??????

Happy Halloween! ???? Don't hang around–register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor today! ???? #DonateLife

"I am infinitely grateful to the donor and donor family that have made my breast reconstruction possible. They have given me a gift so valuable and important to them, which is something so beautiful, especially since they do not even know who I am! My heart is overjoyed, and words are not enough to describe my gratitude towards this family.” In 2018, Elsa underwent breast reconstruction post-mastectomy thanks to the generosity of a tissue donor. Did you know that tissue donation is an important part of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction? One skin donor's tissues can help more than 5 people undergoing breast reconstruction surgery! In honor of Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day, support breast cancer survivors by registering your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org or in your iPhone Health App. ?????? #DonateLife #BRADay MTF Biologics

At just 3 days old, Mila was diagnosed with Peters’ Anomaly, a rare congenital eye condition. Her parents, Megan and Luke, were told Mila would likely never see anything more than shadows in her right eye and that her left eye had no hope of gaining sight. Just shy of a month old, Mila was seen by a specialist who offered her a more hopeful prognosis. At 4 months old, Mila received a successful cornea transplant in her left eye. She now has vision in that eye with the help of corrective glasses. “We thought Mila would never see our faces. Now, she smiles at us and laughs at our funny faces! It was absolutely amazing to see her vision improve following her cornea transplant—it gave our family so much hope!” ???? #WorldSightDay #DonateLife Thank you to AltruVision for this story! Learn more about cornea donation at DonateLife.net.

Adriana is the Multicultural Outreach Liaison at Nevada Donor Network, Inc. (NDN). She plays a critical role in building relationships with diverse communities and leaders to advance NDN’s mission of saving and healing lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. Adriana believes fostering trust and creating impactful change involves transparent communication and engagement with diverse groups. Her efforts focus on educating Nevadans about the lifesaving benefits of donation while addressing myths and misconceptions. Adriana is deeply committed to serving the Latino community and diverse populations. She feels profound gratitude for contributing to NDN’s mission and helping individuals and families receive the ultimate gift of life through organ donation. ???? #DoneVida #HispanicHeritageMonth Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor are RegisterMe.org or in your iPhone Health App.