Gift of Life Donor Program celebrates 50 years of saving lives
The Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal highlights Gift of Life Donor Program’s 50-year legacy of saving lives.
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“Her Health Matters”: Timmy Nelson Shares His Story
Kidney recipient and Gift of Life Donor Program Volunteer Ambassador Timmy Nelson appeared on the radio program “Her Health Matters” hosted by Dr. Safiyya Shabazz on WURD Radio. Timmy shared […]
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A 16-year-old was shot and killed in Philadelphia. His family donated his organs to save five lives.
By donating his organs, his mother said, she could ensure that Jaseem’s killers would not get the last word. His story would not end with his murder. by Ellie Rushing […]
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Gift of Life: Doctor wins big at the Transplant Games after getting a 2nd chance at life
Sara Madonna During the month of April, 69 News has been sharing inspiring stories about organ donation with the help of the Gift of Life program in celebration of National […]
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How families are transformed by organ donation
This week on Bridging Philly, we learn how the Philadelphia-based Gift of Life organ and tissue donation program connects donors and organ recipients – and continues to support families through […]
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Lehigh Valley part of the region recognized for most organ donations in the country
By Brittany Sweeney ALLENTOWN, Pa —The region that includes the Lehigh Valley is being recognized for leading the country in organ donations. In 2022, people in eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, […]
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Philly based nonprofit led nation in coordinating organ donations in 2022
The Gift of Life Donor Program coordinated transplants from 690 donors in 2022. by Abraham Gutman A Philadelphia based organ donation program led the nation in 2022 for coordinating the […]
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Bereavement programs help grieving Philly families know they are not alone during holidays
The Gift of Life Donor Program and the city’s Longest Night event help families who have lost loved ones
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South Jersey father hits his goal to reach 300K students with organ donor awareness message
Tom Gano has surpassed the 300,000 goal he set after his son Curtis, 16, died in 1987. Curtis saved four lives through organ donation.
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Over 40 Central PA organ donors honored in Gift of Life ceremony
by Hallie Jacobs DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — More than 40 Central Pennsylvanians who donated their organs, tissues, and corneas to save hundreds of lives are being honored as heroes. The ceremony […]
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