LifeCenter Organ Donor Network

In ONE WEEK we will be Network for Hope! Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and LifeCenter Organ Donor Network are merging! This merger will bring enhanced resources, expanded reach, increased access, and a bigger team dedicated to saving even more lives. Where can you find our new website moving forward? visit www.networkforhope.com Stay tuned, and follow along with us on this exciting journey in October 2024! Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates

Everyone is invited to join us for our 23rd annual Community Breakfast, our mission-centric event to celebrate and remember the individuals who have been impacted by donation and transplantation. Please RSVP via the link in the invite.

Mr. Worldwide! Mr. 305 ?? Coming to the 513! TONIGHT! Don't miss the Pitbull After Dark Tour at Riverbend Music Center! ????Swing by the LifeCenter booth for photos, activities, and the chance to win a FREE seat upgrade! ???????

#FactsAndStats These statistics highlight the critical need for organ, tissue, and eye donation. With so many people in need, each donor has the chance to make a powerful impact. 103,327 - People Waiting Nationally for a Vital Organ Transplant 65,515 - Capacity of Cincinnati Bengals Paycor Stadium 61,000 - Capacity of Kentucky Wildcats Kroger Field 60,800 - Capacity of the Louisville Cardinals L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium 1,052 - People Waiting for a Life-Saving Transplant in Kentucky 522 - People Waiting for a Life-Saving Transplant in the Greater Cincinnati Area 75 - Number of People One Tissue Donor Can Heal 8 - Number of Lives One Organ Donor Can Save 17 - Number of People Who Die Each Day Waiting for an Organ Transplant 3 - Black Americans are 3x as likely to develop kidney failure 1 - One person has the potential to save 8 lives and heal 75 others #BetterTogether #DonateLife #OrganDonation #TissueDonation #DoneVida

Congratulations to our long-time Donate Life Ambassador, Elaine Lampkins-Harris, for recently being recognized by LifeCenter with the 2023 "Above and Beyond" Ambassador of the Year award. Elaine is both a donor family and recipient family. She likes to tell us, "All I do is talk to people," but that's exactly what we need in an Ambassador! She's always lovely when engaging with the community about registering as organ, eye, and tissue donors. We are grateful to have you, Elaine! #DonateLife #DonateLifeAmbassadors #volunteers #volunteerrecognition #organdonation #volunteerappreciation #aboveandbeyond

When our goals align and our mission is clear, we can do more, help more people, and make a lasting impact. KODA and LifeCenter have always shared the mission of saving, healing, and changing lives. As Network for Hope, none of that will change. Each step we take strengthens our shared commitment to saving lives and honoring legacies. #OrganDonation #TissueDonation #SaveLives #CommunityImpact Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates

"As Hispanics, that's how we are — that's who we are — we help people, we help our neighbor; we're all about togetherness and family. So, this is a way of using that, using what's in our culture and our DNA already and spreading this message." - Theresa Cruz, President & CEO of F.I.E.S.T.A.

Why are Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates and LifeCenter better together? Together, KODA and LifeCenter saved over 1,000 lives in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia in 2023. By combining our resources and strengths, we plan to save even more lives next year. Together, we are devoted to honoring the gift of life, uplifting communities, and offering steadfast support to everyone touched by organ, tissue, and eye donation. Together, we will be the 16th Largest Organ Procurement Organization in the United States. What does better together mean to you? #BetterTogether #OrganDonation #OPOs #DonateLife #DoneVida #TissueDonation Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates

In 30 days we will be Network for Hope! Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) and LifeCenter Organ Donor Network are merging! This merger means amplifying our impact by combining our resources, expertise, and dedication to save even more lives. What does this mean for you? Enhanced Resources: Improved efficiency means more organs and tissues available for transplantation. Expanded Reach: Serving nearly 7 million people across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia to impact more lives. Increased Access: Partnering with 164 hospitals and six transplant centers, Network for Hope will facilitate organ, eye, and tissue donations more efficiently. Together, we’re committed to honoring the gift of life, empowering communities, and providing unwavering support to those touched by organ donation. Stay tuned, and follow along for more updates as we begin this exciting journey in October 2024! #BetterTogether #OrganDonation #TissueDonation Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates

What an incredible weekend for LifeCenter! ?? We kicked off on Saturday with our 4th annual Live Healthy and Move Health and Wellness Fair at Central Park in Forest Park. In celebration of National Minority Donor Awareness Month, this event focused on empowering our communities of color with tools for better health. DJ Andy G brought the FUN! Thank you to our amazing partners We THRIVE! Forest Park and the Forest Park Fire Department for helping make this event a success. Saturday evening, we celebrated the dedication of "The Courage to Give" mural. It was a joy to see the community come together to honor artist Jeni Jenkins and the ArtWorks Cincinnati apprentices behind this work, with a special performance by PONES INC bringing the mural to life. The mural boasts an inspiring quote from double kidney transplant recipient Jennie Wright: “Above all else, let love be your legacy.” Jennie’s daughter, Siri Imani, performed an original song that beautifully captured the spirit of the evening. We are so proud to see the enduring legacy of love that organ donation creates. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for these events. ??