Center for Donation & Transplant New York - Vermont

11/21/2025

It was a great day at Saratoga Hospital’s Health Fair! If you would like us to come to your health fair email laussicker@cdtny.org 💚💙

11/11/2025

Lorenzo Luarca Beronilla will be a Rider honoree on OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade Float on New Year's Day 💙💚 This is his story.
Lorenzo Luarca Beronilla, a fan-favorite chef on Epicurious’ 4 Levels and a talented actor, is also a proud heart transplant recipient. His passions for cooking, performing, and connecting with people were interrupted by sudden breathlessness, the first sign of heart failure. Diagnosed with a heart functioning at just 16% capacity, he was admitted to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY, and placed on the transplant list.
Only sixteen days later, on Good Friday, Lorenzo received a lifesaving donor heart. His family’s unwavering support transformed fear into resilience, deepening bonds and creating lasting gratitude.

Lorenzo Beronilla, chef, actor and heart recipient.

11/05/2025

An incredibly tragic ending, va**ng can be deadly. Walker had damaged his lungs from va**ng. He was lucky enough to receive a double lung transplant however he didn't survive. His greiving mom shares his story. 💙💚

A Florida mom has a message for teens and the parents of teens who v**e: do not start. Candance McKnight's son, Walker, died at 25 years old, following six years of him being sick and two organ transplants.

11/04/2025

Thank you Federal Credit Union for making blankets with us today! Such a wonderful group! 💚💙

11/04/2025

It is our pleasure to share this from Lin Lin, professor of ACOM-
" I’m proud to announce that ACOM 465: Communication Campaign Practicum has been presented with a Distinguished Public Engagement Award at the President’s Awards for Exemplary Public Engagement!💙💚

Our “Great Danes Save Lives” campaign with the Center for Donation & Transplant () continues to make an impact - spreading awareness about organ donation, and building a kinder, more caring campus.

Big thanks to our students, volunteers, community partners, our Department of Communication , and everyone who has supported this journey. Let’s keep making a difference! It’s a Great Day to be Great Danes!!" 💜💛

11/03/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month! 💙💚
November is a time to show support and to honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Join us in acknowledging and honoring families who are often caregiving "around the clock". That means around-the-clock dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care.

10/24/2025

Lorenzo Luarca Beronilla will be a Rider honoree on this year's float. Honored by Center for Donation & Transplant New York - Vermont
Lorenzo Luarca Beronilla, a fan-favorite chef on Epicurious’ 4 Levels and a talented actor, is also a proud heart transplant recipient. His passions for cooking, performing, and connecting with people were interrupted by sudden breathlessness, the first sign of heart failure. Diagnosed with a heart functioning at just 16% capacity, he was admitted to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY, and placed on the transplant list.
Only sixteen days later, on Good Friday, Lorenzo received a lifesaving donor heart. His family’s unwavering support transformed fear into resilience, deepening bonds and creating lasting gratitude.
Today, Lorenzo lives vibrantly, filming commercials, cooking segments, and independent films, while savoring simple joys like morning coffee. He explores global flavors, mentors young chefs and actors, and shares joy through storytelling. His openness about transplantation has inspired his family to advocate for donation and spread awareness in their community. Each heartbeat reminds him of the extraordinary gift he received, one he honors daily with love, gratitude, and purpose.

10/10/2025

Some uplifting news! 💚💙 Butterfly wing transplant! 💕

A rehab center in New York gave an injured monarch butterfly a second chance by performing a tiny, perfect wing transplant that went viral.

10/10/2025

Lorenzo Beronilla’s JOURNEY 💙💚 Here’s a heartfelt tribute to the life-changing journey and the remarkable team at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Westchester became the place where a new chapter began — not just for a heart, but for hope, gratitude, and a family of healers whose compassion truly beats at the center of every success story.

10/06/2025

Thank you La Salle Institute for sharing this inspiring story! We are so thankful for Team Chico-Hurst.
"Cadets and Alumni in the Community: Each fall, the Hurst family participates in the Donate Life Legacy Walk in Saratoga in honor of Zach Hurst ’16, who received a life-saving liver transplant in 2018. This year’s walk took place on Saturday, September 13th, with Zach's brother Tyler Hurst ’28, his dad, Dave Hurst ’88, and many more family and friends, walking proudly as part of the team. Together, they have raised over $12,000 to support the Center for Donation and Transplant. Zach now lives in Stillwater with his wife, Emily, and their 11-month-old daughter, Haley. If you haven't registered your decision to be an organ donor you can do that at www.cdtnyvt.org 💙💚