Nevada Donor Network

03/16/2026

In honor of National Kidney Month, we are ecstatic to share Michelle’s story. After stumbling upon a Reddit thread on living kidney donation, she decided to save someone’s life. Read more about her remarkable story: https://hubs.li/Q046qQrL0

In the United States, there are more than 108,000 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant and almost 95,000 of them need a kidney. Even though Nevada Donor Network does not facilitate living kidney donation, we would like to share the story of a Nevadan who selflessly gave the gift of life.

03/15/2026

Thanks to Joey Gase Racing for recognizing the heroes we have the honor of serving💙💚.

We are honored to recognize three heroic donors in partnership with Nevada Donor Network at this weekend's NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Meet Mark:

“Mark Bryan Petersen was an incredible man, taken from this earth far too soon. I want to tell you about him so you may have a sense of how special he was.

Mark spent his early years in Monterey, California where his first job was at the family business, the Monterey Garage.

In his mid twenties, Mark completed a degree in electronics from Devry Institute in Phoenix. He was recruited by Bently Nevada Corp. and moved to Gardnerville, Nevada. Later, he moved to
Carson City and when he met his wife Jane, he moved to Sparks. Through the years, he changed jobs but when he passed, he was in a job he said was a perfect fit. He was working for RIX Industries’ technology department. Mark made friends wherever he went. He was always happy and loved being with family and friends. He loved to tell jokes which was a trait he inherited from his father, Bruce. He could make even the most difficult person laugh, if even for a moment. Once texting became the norm for communication he would send memes or jokes to people he thought would enjoy them.

Mark loved improving his home. Once one project was completed, he was on to planning the next. When he died, he had just finished improving the garage. He was so excited and so proud when it was completed. It’s where he parked his 2020 Toyota Camry XSE V6 and his 1973 Chevy Camaro, Type LT. Mark loved fast cars and these were his pride and joy. Mark’s absence is deeply felt by all who knew and loved him including his two papillon’s Lily and Sophia.”

03/14/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Reno Aces will be hosting a Donate Life Night on 4/17/26 at 6:05 P.M. Join us by purchasing your tickets today: https://hubs.li/Q046tN-_0

03/14/2026

Thanks to Joey Gase Racing for recognizing the heroes we have the honor of serving💙💚.

We are honored to recognize three heroic donors in partnership with Nevada Donor Network at this weekend's NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Meet Malaikye:

"Malaikye was a Hero to four families through organ donation. Kye is truly missed by so many. Even though he was only on earth for 16 months, he left an imprint on the hearts of all who loved him. Especially his mom, grandparents and uncles. Even his sister, who never had the chance to meet him, loves and misses him so much. I love you, Peanut."

03/13/2026

In the United States, there are more than 108,000 people waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant and almost 95,000 of them need a kidney. Do you know how many American adults over the age of 20 have chronic kidney disease? Unfortunately, more than 37 million. Each March, we bring awareness to National Kidney Month to share the importance of kidney health. One in three Americans are at risk for kidney disease. Let’s bring hope to those waiting for a second chance, celebrate those who’ve received it and honor the heroes who have given the ultimate gift. Bring hope and inspire others by becoming a hero now: https://hubs.li/Q046tGMr0

03/13/2026

Thanks to Joey Gase Racing for recognizing the heroes we have the honor of serving💙💚.

We are honored to recognize three heroic donors in partnership with Nevada Donor Network at this weekend's NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Meet Christa:

In loving memory of Christa. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and aunt. Christa loved making others laugh, she was very silly and enjoyed spending time with her son and playing with her niece and nephew daily. She had many quirks about her which included her glasses always being broken, pickle everything, a snort in her laugh, maintaining her naps and attempting to try things in the kitchen she learned on TikTok. Christa loved socializing at raves and lived through EDM and country music. She made lifelong friends throughout high school and in her retail jobs. She had dozens of friends for over ten years, a true testament to her friendships. Christa always loved a fun party or was the life of the party, and she left us with many joyous memories. She has proven, as she always said, that she truly is popular. Christa will forever be in our hearts and is always in our thoughts. Her life was a blessing, and she is missed beyond words. Though devastated by the tragedy of Christa’s death, we were overcome with pride that she had registered as an organ and tissue donor. We miss Christa so very much, but are comforted by the fact that she lives on through others.

03/12/2026

Very excited to share our 2026 ‘Donate Life Knights’ with Henderson Silver Knights and Vegas Golden Knights! We encourage you to buy your tickets to help us bring awareness to organ, eye and tissue donation. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q046tPjt0

03/12/2026

We are honored to celebrate National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day. Each day, these community leaders partner with our team to make organ, eye and tissue donation possible. Tag someone in your life who is a funeral director or mortician in the comments below to show them some love!

03/11/2026

Hope Glows is the perfect way to honor the legacy your loved one left through organ, eye and tissue donation. This year’s event is like nothing we have hosted. We are honored to give you the opportunity to celebrate the gift your hero gave: https://hubs.li/Q046jxZM0

03/11/2026

We are proud to highlight the incredible dedication, expertise and passion demonstrated by our Nevada Donor Network team members as they represented our mission on a national stage. Their leadership, lived experiences and voices continue to elevate conversations around donation, transplantation and the partnerships that make our life saving work possible. Learn more about their contributions to The Organization for Donation and Transplant Professionals’ (NATCO) annual meeting: https://hubs.li/Q046jm_40

Last month, our team was able to attend The Organization for Donation and Transplant Professionals’ (NATCO) annual meeting. We are proud to highlight the incredible dedication, expertise and passion demonstrated by each of them!

03/09/2026

Every year we cannot wait to attend and support Nathan Adelson Hospice at their Annual Multicultural Conference and Luncheon. Meaningful conversations that impact a variety of individuals in our community is what the event is all about.

03/09/2026

Final reminder that we are partnering with Joey Gase Racing and the Pennzoil 400 Race is right around the corner at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway! The main reason this partnership came to fruition is to bring awareness to organ, eye and tissue donation. We will be honoring several heroic donors who have made the gift of life and healing possible. Would you like to share your support? Please submit a ‘Message of Hope’ before his race the weekend of 3/14/26. Learn more about this special opportunity here: https://hubs.li/Q045ZPBv0