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.
The organ donation process has been described as symphony; it takes many people working in concert to make the complex process happen.
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.
Check out the latest updates, news, stories and more.
In 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.
How the implementation of iTransplant and UKG will drive smarter decisions and transform outcomes for organ donation.
Tissue recovery organizations like LifeSource have developed compassionate solutions to ensure burial wishes are respected.
Feb 14
A National Event for Everyone
National 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.
Feb 24
A Minnesota Event for Everyone
Organ 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.
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
The LifeSource newsletter is your connection to everything happening in the world of donation in the Upper Midwest!
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