Gift of Life Donor Program

The National Kidney Foundation honored Gift of Life Donor Program as a member of NKF’s Circle of Excellence, supporting staff who choose to become a living donor. Gift of Life is proud to be a longtime partner of NKF and to work with all champions of the kidney community as we affirm our shared mission to prevent kidney disease, improve the lives of kidney patients and increase access to life-saving transplants. Gift of Life has coordinated 21,843 kidney transplants since the start of our national donation system in 1988 – the most in U.S. history – helping to address the critical shortage of this most-needed organ. As Gift of Life President and CEO Rick Hasz said at the National Kidney Foundation -Eastern PA & NJ Honors reception, “Our team is driven by our vision to end the transplant waitlist. We pursue this bold vision working side by side with our essential partners – hospitals and transplant centers – as we support donor heroes and their generous families who make our life-saving work possible. Together, we are creating a future of hope.” Join us in bringing hope to the 90,000 children and adults who need a kidney transplant to survive and help honor Gift of Life’s 50 years of saving lives. Sign up as an organ donor today at donors1.org.

Great news! We extended the deadline to join the Gift of Life Community Resource Village! Applications are now due April 1! Non-profits and government agencies can connect with thousands of energized attendees at the 28th Annual Donor Dash on Sunday, April 27. In addition, thousands of media followers tune in all over the country for event coverage. Help promote the life-saving cause of organ donation and network with our community of supporters! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/en7Q3pCF

Thank you to all of those who attended the Gift of Life Volunteer Information session at Jefferson Health. This program is one of many ways we are working with our hospital partners to advocate for organ and tissue donation. Attendees learned how they can get involved as Gift of Life Volunteer Ambassadors and help in our mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation. You can learn more about becoming a volunteer at donors1.org/volunteer There are about 5,000 people in our region awaiting a life-saving transplant. You can make a difference in your community by registering as an organ and tissue donor. In honor of Gift of Life’s 50 years of saving lives, help us register 50,000 more organ donors! Sign up at donors1.org

Happy St. Patrick's Day! May your troubles be less and your blessings be more ?? Today is a great day to wear your (blue and) green! Honor Gift of Life's 50 years of life-saving service when you join our campaign to register 50,000 more organ donors! Sign up at donors1.org/register ???? #DonateLife #GiftofLife #OrganDonation

Thanks to two donor heroes, Mike Seidick has enjoyed a second chance at life lasting more than 45 years as one of the longest living kidney recipients in the U.S. His first gift came from his mother when he was nine, the second from a deceased donor several years later. You have the potential to save up to eight lives through organ donation by signing up today at donors1.org. We’re featuring Mike in honor of National Kidney Month and celebrating the power of donation that has made it possible for him to see his three sons grow up, share his passion for golf, win medals as an organ recipient athlete at the Transplant Games of America and become an advocate for fellow kidney patients. “Saving someone’s life is the best thing you can do at the end of your life. They will remember you forever,” Mike said. About 90,000 children and adults in the U.S. need a kidney transplant to survive. Show them you care. Sign up as a donor at donors1.org, provide hope and help honor Gift of Life’s 50 years of saving lives.

As Gift of Life continues its 50-year history of leadership, our Community Advisory Board hosted a legislator breakfast to connect with Philadelphia-area leaders and discuss how we can work together to save lives through organ donation. More than 10 city, state and federal offices participated in this conversation aimed at reducing barriers to donation in communities with a high number of patients on the transplant waitlist and low donor designation rates. Gift of Life President & CEO Rick Hasz highlighted our efforts, and board members shared their connection to organ health, transplant and donation. We thank the leaders who attended for their essential partnership in helping to improve the health of our community. With about 5,000 children and adults in need of a life-saving transplant throughout our region, you can provide hope to them and their families by signing up to become a donor at donors1.org/register

Gift of Life Donor Program recognizes Jennifer Axelband, DO, Associate Medical Director at St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) as an Advocate in Action in our mission to raise organ donation awareness. Dr. Axelband has a deep understanding of the critical importance of organ donation in saving lives and has consistently demonstrated leadership in promoting these efforts within SLUHN. Her ability to engage colleagues and donor families with compassion has been instrumental in raising awareness about the life-saving impact of organ donation. Through her leadership, she has created a culture of donation, ensuring that patients and their families are well-informed and empowered to make decisions about organ and tissue donation. Her commitment goes beyond her colleagues and extends to Gift of Life Donor Program as a physician advocate who helps to facilitate a strong, system-wide culture of support for organ donors and their families. Join us in thanking Dr. Axelband for being an Advocate in Action! Honor Gift of Life’s 50 years of life-saving service when you join our campaign to register 50,000 more organ donors. Sign up at donors1.org/register

On World Kidney Day, Gift of Life affirms our support for everyone affected by kidney disease. This year’s theme is “Are Your Kidneys OK?” It’s a reminder that early detection is vital in protecting kidney health. Chronic kidney disease affects millions of American and can progress to kidney failure if left untreated. Major risk factors include diabetes and hypertension. Learn about all the risk factors and simple, cost-effective tests that can lead to early detection: https://lnkd.in/eF-sguYb Join us in bringing hope to the 90,000 children and adults who need a kidney transplant to survive and help honor Gift of Life’s 50 years of saving lives. Sign up as an organ donor today at donors1.org

Join Gift of Life Howie's House at 3 p.m. March 20 for its latest webinar, “Transplant Medication: Rejecting Misinformation about Rejection.” Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Resident Colette Biro, PharmD, will lead a review of anti-rejection medications and different treatments for rejection. Anti-rejection medications help the body accept transplanted organs and maintain their function to ensure long-term transplant success. This webinar is sponsored by CSL Behring. Register today: https://lnkd.in/egtGENqU

It is National Funeral Service Professionals Day. Thank you to all the funeral professionals who care for donor families and honor donors and their legacy of generosity. Thank you for being champions of organ and tissue donation. ???? Honor Gift of Life's 50 years of service and join our campaign to register 50,000 more organ donors. Sign up to save lives at donors1.org/register