October 2021 Donation and Transplantation Summit
Summit is part of Gift of Life’s Donation and Transplantation Improvement Initiative.
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Jessica Beth Schwartz Memorial Scholarship Announces 2021-22 Winners
Program provides $2,500 awards to transplant recipients seeking higher education.
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Gift of Life transplant coordinator explains organ donation process for both families and recipients
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It takes dozens of people to make a transplant happen. The transplant coordinator is a crucial one, working for both the donor family and the recipients. “You’re […]
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Young father’s sudden death becomes opportunity to save other lives
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — For families faced with suddenly losing a loved one, giving the gift of life not only provides hope to those awaiting transplants, but can also ease the pain of […]
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Former 6abc funny man Don Polec gets serious about second chance at life following kidney transplant
FURLONG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — For 27 years, Don Polec kept the community laughing at quirky places and people. And for many of those years, Don was dealing with polycystic kidney […]
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Kidney transplant recipient dedicates second chance at life to giving back to community
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Action News is putting the spotlight on organ donation and the importance of registering as an organ donor by introducing you to some of the thousands of […]
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Gift of Life organ transplant helps save local EMT, single mom
Thirty-five-year-old Stacey Rodenas was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 11. After graduating high school, she became an EMT, wanting to help people in their time of need. When Rodenas […]
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Alliance Announces Inaugural Awards to Four Outstanding Leaders in the Community of Practice
The Alliance Transformational Leader Award is a lifetime career achievement award dedicated to the individual that is generating bold impact. This award honors a leader in the community of practice […]
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Transplant Pregnancy Registry International
Three women who received life-saving organ transplants fulfill their shared dream to become mothers. Transplant Pregnancy Registry International helped them to achieve this dream.
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Gift of Life Donor Program Records Busiest Organ Donation & Transplantation Month in U.S. History
Philadelphia, PA – Gift of Life Donor Program’s 24/7 clinical team coordinated gifts from 78 organ donors, resulting in 204 life-saving organs transplanted in July. It was the greatest number […]
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