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.
Sam’s difficult health diagnosis inspire her family to speak out about cultural disparities in healthcare and encourage everyone to be more open about the needs in organ donation and treatment.
Tissue recovery organizations like LifeSource have developed compassionate solutions to ensure burial wishes are respected.
Have 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.
National Donor Sabbath, observed annually in November, is a time when faith leaders from various religious backgrounds come together to educate the public about the critical need for life-saving organ and tissue donations given to others through transplantation.
The next time you visit your local DMV, be prepared to see a new face.
Dec 17
A Midwest Event for Donor Families
(Virtual Event). During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to share your journey of corresponding with the recipients of your loved ones’ gifts with other donor families.
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.
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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