LOPA - Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency

04/15/2026

“Find a way to turn your pain into purpose.”
For donor mom Joan, that means educating others and keeping her daughter Alexis’ memory alive by sharing her story.

04/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Baton Rouge Path of Remembrance event Saturday. The weather was gorgeous, the butterfly release was beautiful, but sharing special moments with our donor families was the best part!

04/11/2026

From North Louisiana to South Louisiana, today was filled with blue and green, as communities across our state came together to honor donor heroes and shine a light on the gift of life and those still waiting.

04/08/2026

Every LOPA or Donate Life flag raised is a tribute to our donor heroes and a symbol of hope for those still waiting. If you’re proudly flying yours, share a photo in the comments. We’d love to see it!

04/07/2026

We were honored to be part of something so meaningful at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini yesterday, the unveiling of their Butterfly Wall and the first butterfly release in their Healing Garden. A beautiful way to continue celebrating

The butterfly release marked the first annual release for Cabrini Hospital for Donate Life Month.

04/05/2026

Wishing a happy Easter to all who celebrate.

04/04/2026

Episode 262 of The Gifted Life Podcast is now available!

Episode 262 of The Gifted Life Podcast is now available! In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Christian Bergeron about his daughter and donor hero, Elleanor "Ella" Claire Bergeron. Christian and his family created the Elleanor Claire Memorial Foundation. Discover how the Foundation aims to comfort donor families through dedicated memorial sites within all 64 of Louisiana's parishes. The sites honor Ella and all children who have given the gift of life through donation, inspiring others to continue offering hope with those gifts. Then in our Mental Health Moment, we examine questions to ask ourselves to focus on prioritizing and sharpening our own self-care tactics, and then we honor donor hero, Rylee Skye.

04/03/2026

As many of us, no matter our faith, prepare for Easter weekend, we’re reminded of the message found in sacrifice, love, and giving of oneself for others.

This quote from Pope Leo XIV acknowledges the selfless decision so many donor heroes and their families have made to give the gift of life.

04/02/2026

What a wonderful way to kick off in Broussard yesterday!

The City of Broussard partnered with LOPA to host a flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday to kick off a monthlong awareness effort.

04/02/2026

Blue & Green Spirit Week is April 4–11! Join us as we honor donor heroes, celebrate the gift of life, and bring hope to those waiting.

Plan your week, grab your blue & green, snap some photos and tag us so we can see how you’re across Louisiana.

04/01/2026

April is ! This year’s theme uses trees as a symbol of life and connection. Just as trees grow and support each other in a forest, donation connects people – donors, recipients, and their families. Like a tree that grows and stands for generations, a donor’s gift leaves a lasting legacy of hope and life.

This National Donate Life Month, join us in helping to save and heal lives. Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at lopa.org/register and share your decision with your family and community!