Southwest Transplant Alliance

Congratulations to STA's own Jason Taylor and Selena Warden for being named Medical Laboratory Observer 55 Under 55 honorees! They are featured in the September/October 2024 issue, available below. We are so proud of your achievement and your work to save lives through donation! ?? https://bit.ly/3YZqmaw

Mayor Bobby Gutierrez presented a proclamation to the Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA) for five decades of extraordinary service in Bryan. As one of the largest federally-recognized organ procurement organizations in the nation, the STA plays a crucial role in organ and tissue donation. Their life-saving mission remains invaluable to our community. Learn more about their efforts ?? organ.org

We are THREE weeks away from the Phil Berry Transplant Tournament! Sign up today to play and help support transplant recipients and their families. This day of golf and giving includes: ??? a round of golf at the beautiful Stonebriar Country Club ?? ??? lunch, dinner & beverages ??? ?? opportunities to win one-of-a-kind prizes like hotel stays, outdoor kitchen equipment, experiences, and MORE! Click the link below to register. ?? organ.org/golf

25-year-old Jordan Santiago saved five lives and healed countless others through donation. His family spoke with Noelle Walker of NBC DFW about Jordan’s love for people and how his legacy lives on. Check out the story here ? https://bit.ly/4gcmGIv

North Texas Giving Day is September 19! Early giving has started and goes through September 19! The STA Foundation participates in North Texas Giving Day to raise awareness about our lifesaving mission and support families impacted by donation. You can also support families by registering to play at the 30th Annual Phil Berry Transplant Tournament! To donate to NTXGD or register for the golf tournament, visit the link below.?#NTXGivingDay2024 ?? https://bit.ly/3z7z8IU ?? https://www.organ.org/golf

Did you know all funds raised from the Phil Berry Transplant Tournament directly support transplant recipients and their families? Each year, the STA Foundation’s Grants Program provides more than 70 grateful recipients and their families with financial relief for expenses ranging from lost wages to utilities. YOUR support makes these grants possible so they can focus on healing! Get those golf clubs ready and we’ll see you on September 30th for a beautiful day at Stonebriar Country Club raising funds to support transplant recipients and their families! ??? ? organ.org/golf

As National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month comes to a close, there are still plenty of ways to get involved and help spread awareness throughout the year! 73% of Texans waiting for a lifesaving transplant are from multicultural communities. They are waiting and hoping for their SECOND CHANCE. You can help by signing up to be a donor. Learn more and sign up and save lives at organ.org #NMDAM

A huge thank you to the City of El Paso and Mayor Leeser for issuing a proclamation in honor of Southwest Transplant Alliance's 50th anniversary of saving and healing lives! We are proud to continue serving our incredible west Texas community and grateful to celebrate this milestone. #STA50 #50Years #ElPaso

Did you know that 77% of Texans waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant are from multicultural communities? This National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month, learn more about how organ donation makes SECOND CHANCES possible, especially in our communities of color, who are more likely to need an organ transplant. You can learn more and register today by clicking the link below. #NMDAM ?? ?? organ.org/together

Our laboratory team is indispensable; their hard work ensures we can honor the gift of life. At a recent Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine conference, STA’s Director of Laboratory Services, Selena Warden joined representatives from Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and Mid-America Transplant to present on the remarkable role our clinical labs play in the organ donation and transplantation process. Thank you to our incredible lab team for all you do to advance our mission and serving as a resource for others to learn from!