Organ donation is a generous, selfless gift
LifeSource is honored to fulfill the decision of people in our community to save lives through tissue and organ donation. Families like The Yangs found healing knowing their son saved lives and helped others.
One of 56 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) in the country, we serve the second largest geographical region, focusing on Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and portions of western Wisconsin.
Why Donation Matters
Eye, tissue and organ donation offers healing to a family experiencing a loss and hope to the patient receiving the transplant.
- 17 People die each day waiting for an organ transplant
- 75 1 donor can heal more than 75 lives through eye and tissue donation
- 8 1 donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation
How organ donation works
The organ donation process has been described as symphony; it takes many people working in concert to make the complex process happen.
Our Work
We save lives through donation and offer hope and healing
Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are the vital bridge between donors, their families and potential recipients.
At LifeSource, we have a clear purpose – to inspire the public to register and work with all of our partners to support donor families, manage the donation process, transport the gifts to the transplant center and lead our communities towards a culture of donation.
The latest from LifeSource
Check out the latest updates, news, stories and more.
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March 25, 2025 in Community, Stories
Honoring an organ donor’s gift: Behind The Tin Woman and the power of organ donation
Read MoreWhen Joy and her husband, Michael, suddenly lost their 16-year-old son, Lewis, they made a decision that would change many lives. This is the story of how their pain turned into hope, and how they’ve used their experience to raise awareness about organ donation through theater.
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March 13, 2025 in Our Experts, Our Partners
What is a Donate Life Flag Raising Ceremony?
Read MoreHave you ever driven by or seen a Donate Life flag flying at a local hospital? When a donation case occurs, a Donate Flag is often flown for 24 hours to honor the gift of the life the individual gave through organ, eye or tissue donation.
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March 11, 2025 in About Donation, Community, Registration
Get Involved: April is Donate Life Month
Read MoreApril, National Donate Life Month, is dedicated to encouraging others to join the tissue, eye and organ donor registry; and honoring those who have saved lives through these gifts of life.
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January 28, 2025 in Industry & Innovation
Life-saving breakthrough: How Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) is revolutionizing organ donation
Read MoreIn the world of medicine, one of the most powerful innovations emerging in the field of organ donation and transplantation is Normothermic Regional Perfusion. This cutting-edge medical technique allows more transplant recipients to live healthier and longer lives.
Upcoming events
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Apr 26
Donation Advocacy Awards Brunch
See Event DetailsPlease join LifeSource for our annual Donation Advocacy Awards Brunch as we recognize and honor ambassadors, partners and community members who have helped further our life-saving mission.
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Apr 1-30
National Donate Life Month
A National Event for Everyone
See Event DetailsNational Donate Life Month is a time set aside to honor the generous gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation. It’s also the perfect time to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
Our Public Awareness Campaign
Men are the answer to saving lives
While men’s lives are greatly impacted by organ donation, fewer of them are registered organ donors. Our latest public awareness campaign, Men Are the Answer, aims to encourage men who are ready to register to get the facts and take action to save lives.
Pictured left: Coyle, kidney recipient, with his dad
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