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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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December 30, 2024 in Industry & Innovation, Our Experts
Embracing Innovation at LifeSource: Harnessing New Technologies to Shape the Future of Organ Donation
Read MoreHow the implementation of iTransplant and UKG will drive smarter decisions and transform outcomes for organ donation.
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December 06, 2024 in About Donation, Industry & Innovation
Honoring the Wishes of Tissue Donors with Prosthetics
Read MoreTissue recovery organizations like LifeSource have developed compassionate solutions to ensure burial wishes are respected.
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November 27, 2024 in About Donation, Our Experts
How Does the Organ Transplant Wait List Work?
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how the National Transplant Waiting List works?
We explain the process of identifying transplant recipients with the help of our staff, who do it every day.
Upcoming events
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Feb 14
National Donor Day
A National Event for Everyone
See Event DetailsNational Donor Day is a time to promote all types of donation – organ, eye, tissue, blood, platelets and marrow – by participating in blood/marrow drives or donor registration events.
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Feb 24
Organ Donation Advocacy Day at the Minnesota State Capitol
A Minnesota Event for Everyone
See Event DetailsOrgan Donation Advocacy Day provides the opportunity for donation advocates to speak with their elected State Representatives and Senators and provide a personal connection to our lifesaving mission.
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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