1. Flemington’s Amy Leonard Celebrates a Decade of Life with Heart Transplant
(FLEMINGTON, NJ) – This month, Amy Leonard is celebrating a remarkable milestone: the 10-year anniversary of her lifesaving heart transplant. This anniversary marks not only a personal triumph for Amy but also serves as a testament to the generosity of organ and tissue donors. Amy now shares her story of ...
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2. Dr. Patrick Buddle and Jay Arisso, Jr. Join NJ Sharing Network’s Board of Trustees to Advance its Lifesaving Mission
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Buddle, MD, of Manasquan, NJ, and Jay Arisso, Jr. of Elizabeth, NJ, ...
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3. Jackson Resident Eileen Wiederspan Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Lifesaving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
MARCH IS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH JACKSON, NJ - Eileen Wiederspan of Jackson, NJ, recently marked a decade since receiving a lifesaving kidney transplant. Eileen is now living life to its fullest and has become a passionate advocate for NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of ...
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4. Dayton/South Brunswick Resident Samarth Mehta Celebrates 20 Years Since Lifesaving Kidney Transplant
DAYTON, NJ - Samarth Mehta, 32, of Dayton, NJ, recently commemorated the 20-year milestone since receiving a life-saving kidney transplant. His journey from battling IGA Nephritis and HSP at the tender age of 9 to founding and presiding over Aashray Charities Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with hospitalized ...
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5. The Valley Hospital Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation
RIDGEWOOD, NJ, February 19, 2024 – The Valley Hospital has earned national recognition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) DoNation Campaign for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across the state.
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6. NJ Sharing Network Celebrates Black History Month and Highlights Inspiring Story of Hope of Transplant Recipient Muran Veniszee of North Brunswick
(NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, proudly participates in Black History Month by sharing the uplifting story of Muran Veniszee, 42, a North Brunswick resident who ...
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7. The Sharing Network Foundation Receives $25,000 Grant from Kohl’s National Giveback Initiative to Help Save and Enhance More Lives Through Organ and Tissue Donation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has received a powerful boost for its lifesaving mission thanks to a generous $25,000 grant contribution from Kohl’s to the ...
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8. Organ Donation in New Jersey Reached a New Record High in 2023
NJ Sharing Network reports 715 organs were transplanted marking fifth consecutive year of record growth
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9. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Recognized During the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, was part of the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation as she served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade float in Pasadena, CA.
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10. Edison Resident Lori Smith Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary of Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant, Inspiring Hope and Advocacy for Organ and Tissue Donation
(Edison, NJ) - Lori Smith, 59, of Edison, NJ, marked a significant milestone in her life on December 16, 2023 - the 10-year anniversary of her life-saving kidney transplant at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Her journey highlights the importance of organ and tissue donation and the powerful impact it has ...
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11. The Gift of Sight: Dover Resident Nancy Nusbaum Advocates for Organ and Tissue Donation Following Her Journey to Restored Vision
DOVER, NJ – During this holiday season of gratitude and giving, Nancy Nusbaum, a longtime resident of Dover, NJ, is counting her blessings and sharing her inspiring journey of restored vision thanks to double corneal transplants she received seven years ago.
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12. New Jersey’s Missy Rodriguez Selected by the Sharing Network Foundation to Participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in California
New Providence, NJ – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently honored liver transplant recipient Missy Rodriguez of Short Hills, NJ, as she gets set to participate in the 2024 Rose Parade? in ...
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13. Belleville Resident Karl Halpin Celebrates a Decade of Life After Life-Saving Liver Transplant and Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
Belleville, NJ – Karl Halpin, 61, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone – the 10th anniversary of his life-saving liver transplant. Karl’s journey serves as an inspiring testament to the transformative power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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14. Retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Jenny Godnick Spearheads Organ Donation Awareness and Prepares for 3 Volcanoes Climbing Challenge in Guatemala
(Hightstown, NJ) – In honor of Veterans Day, NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, is proud to spotlight Jenny Godnick, 58, a Hightstown, New Jersey resident and retired U.S. Army Reserve Veteran.
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15. Mother and Son’s Kidney Transplant Story Inspires Hope and Advocacy for NJ Sharing Network
ELIZABETH, NJ – A local heartwarming story of a mother’s selflessness and a son’s resilience has captured the community’s attention and is raising awareness about the power of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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16. The Sharing Network Foundation Announces Election of New Board Members to Help Guide Life-Saving Mission
(New Providence, NJ) - The Sharing Network Foundation is pleased to announce the election of three outstanding individuals to its Board of Trustees - JP Bartolomeo of Colts Neck, Bobby Ring of Berkeley Heights, and Lorie Rodimer, a native of Sussex County currently residing in East Stroudsburg, PA.
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17. Golf Classic & Tennis Tournament Raises $150,000 to Support the Sharing Network Foundation
(WEST CALDWELL, NJ) - On Tuesday, October 10, golfers hit the links and tennis players put their racket skills to the test at the Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, NJ, to support NJ Sharing Network’s mission to save and enhance lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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18. NJ Sharing Network and American Red Cross Joined Forces for Successful Blood Drive in New Providence
(New Providence, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, partnered with the American Red Cross to host a life-saving Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.
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19. NJ Sharing Network and American Red Cross Join Forces for Life-saving Blood Drive on October 3 in New Providence
All Blood Donors Will Receive a $15 Amazon E-Gift Card (New Providence, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network is proud to announce a partnership with the American Red Cross to host a life-saving Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at NJ Sharing Network's ...
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20. NJ Sharing Network Presents Awards to Local Residents for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) - NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, recently presented Volunteer Recognition Awards to five residents for their outstanding efforts in supporting its life-saving mission. The awards were presented during NJ Sharing Network’s 2023 Volunteer ...
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21. Jersey City’s LaVise McCray Celebrates Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant During National Minority Donor Awareness Month
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) –August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, a time to honor the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families, while also underscoring the critical need for people from diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors.
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22. NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move Community Event Set for September 16 in Vera Ames Park in Paterson
Free event will feature health screenings, fitness activities, nutrition information and family fun
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23. Local High School Students Awarded Scholarships for Advocacy and Support of Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Ten New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
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24. NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life United Thousands of Supporters of Organ and Tissue Donation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – On Sunday, June 11, thousands of people came out in support of organ and tissue donation during NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life.
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25. Rahway’s Lisa Smallwood-Belk to Celebrate Her Life-Saving Kidney Transplant at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, thousands of organ and tissue transplant recipients, donor families, living donors and dedicated volunteers and advocates will come together in Ocean Grove for NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race.
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