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Left: Mr. Orville Duane Allen in his military portrait from the Korean War. Right: Mr. Allen pictured in 2006.
Press Release
After a long life of heroic service to his country and community, Mr. Orville Duane Allen and his family made one final act of service – choosing organ donation.
Ashley's employee headshot. She has blonde hair, dark red glasses, and a grey suit jacket.
Blog
After her dad received a life-saving gift, it changed the course of this recruiter’s career.
An employee headshot of a blond woman wearing a bright blue blouse
Blog
"There can be life after death, thanks to organ and tissue donation.” How one nurse’s versatile background led her to a career with Mid-America Transplant.
National Pediatric Transplant Week - Pink and purple hearts on a blue background
Blog
To raise awareness around National Pediatric Transplant Week, we’re answering the most frequently asked questions about pediatric transplants.
National Kidney Month
Blog
National Kidney Month is an important time to take action to prioritize your own kidney health.
White lilies against a white background
Blog
National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day gives organ donation advocates an opportunity to say thank you to funeral directors for their commitment, professionalism, compassion, and expertise.
Three panel image of Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, Dr. Charles Drew, and Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White
Blog
Celebrating Black excellence in healthcare and tackling organ transplant disparities during Black History Month and beyond
The 2024 Donate Life Day game promo hat. Light blue with dark blue brim. Features a green cardinal holding a baseball bat.
Press Release
Don't miss this year's Donate Life Day game on Sunday, April 21st!
Two anthropomorphic hearts look at the night sky through a telescope. Text reads "Happy Donor Day"
Blog
We share the history of National Donor Day, how to celebrate, and the story of one Olympic medalist who honored his donor's gift through advocacy.
Text: #NBAW National Burn Awareness Week
Blog
Burn Awareness Week is a time to understand how skin grafts and tissue donations give hope to burn survivors