“It has been a privilege to
guide our lifesaving mission for
25 years. Join us in celebrating
our silver anniversary.”
Jerry Anderson, Gift of Hope President/CEO Since 1987
“Because of my donor, I now have a future with my husband and the hope of having children one day.”
Melissa Simon, Heart Recipient and Donation Advocate
"My brother gave the gift of life to others through donation. Now I give to others to honor his gift."
Sandra Noriega, Donor Family Member and Volunteer
“I strive to make a difference in the people’s lives by supporting the faith-based decision to donate life.”
Father Claudio Diaz, Catholic Priest and Donation Advocate
“Our grassroots efforts help to increase donation rates in the African-American community."
LouEster Petty, Donation Advocate and AATF President
Our mission is simple: to save and enhance the lives of as
many people as possible through organ and tissue donation.
Facebook Launches New Organ Donor Status Tool
You can now let others know you're a registered organ and tissue donor and share your story about when, where or why you decided to become a donor using a new tool Facebook tool launched May 1. With this new tool, millions of Americans—and 1 billion Facebook users—will be exposed to the lifesaving message of organ and tissue donation. Users can add their organ and tissue donor status to their timelines and then share their stories with others. If you’re not a registered donor, the new feature gives you a link to your state donor registry to become one.
Register Now for June 8 Hospital Seminar
Registration is now open for the Friday, June 8, Partners in Donation: Paving the Way seminar we are conducting for our hospital partners. The free regional seminar will be held at Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network, 425 Spring Lake Drive in Itasca. The seminar is designed to help hospital staff members learn how their organizations can help save and enhance lives through a collaborative approach to organ and tissue donation. Register for the June 8 seminar below.