LifeSource

01/07/2026

We headed to the hallways to get the inside scoop!

Check out what these students had to say about organ donation ✏️📚🍎

01/06/2026

MEN! This one’s for you!

Men make up 62% of the people on the waitlist for an organ tranplant waitlist, but only 50% of men register to be a donor.

AND

Studies show that about 10% of unregistered men would say yes to being a donor but haven’t taken action.

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year!

12/30/2025

Making the decision to write to your loved one’s recipient(s) is a very personal and powerful experience. Donor families sometimes choose to write to transplant recipients sharing information about themselves and their loved one. For many, sharing this helps in their grief journey.

We recently had the pleasure of reading a letter from a kidney recipient who was only six years old when she received her gift 14 years ago. While her donor family wrote to her family several times over the years, she has never personally written.

The mother of her donor always hoped to hear from her someday. Now, as a young adult, she is reaching out. Having waited 14 years for the letter to arrive, you can only imagine how much joy this will bring her this week.

It's never too late to reach out. We encourage you to write if and when it feels right for you. Learn more about the letter writing process here -- https://www.life-source.org/donor-families/writing-to-transplant-recipients/

12/26/2025

Miss Marni has a fun fact to share with her students!

It’s cringe, but it’s true! One organ donor can save up to 8 lives.

#67

12/25/2025

We are honored to have been part of Timothy’s generous and selfless final act of kindness 🧡

12/23/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday season!

12/22/2025

The Healing Garden at LifeSource serves as a peaceful and reflective gathering space along the beautiful Mississippi River, continuously blooming in spring, summer and fall. This is home to the Memorial Wall which stands as a lasting tribute to organ, eye and tissue donors whose selfless decision has brought hope and healing to countless others.

This holiday season, we invite you to visit the Memorial Wall and make a rubbing of your loved one’s name. The garden is accessible 24/7, and you’re welcome to visit at a time that is convenient for you.

Learn more about here - https://www.life-source.org/donor-families/healing-garden/memorial-wall-rubbing-tutorial/

12/19/2025

Last week our team had the opportunity to hear Chloe share her inspiring story and unique way that she remains connected to her late sister, Faith. She and her family are incredible advocates for organ donation and are doing wonderful work in the community. Check out this great story, you won’t be disappointed!

A twin sister in Cambridge received her late sister's donated bone after a hunting accident, creating an extraordinary connection beyond loss: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-extras/in-need-of-donor-bone-cambridge-woman-receives-it-from-late-twin-kare-extra/89-8321ebf3-ce04-49fd-856c-f904bd806a75?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KARE_11

12/18/2025

For the last 28 years, Nikki has been collecting donations for Toys for Tots in celebration of her birthday. This year is extra special as she celebrates a milestone.

Twelve years ago, Nikki received a double lung transplant due to Cystic Fibrosis. The generosity of her organ donor, Jacob, has given her more birthdays to celebrate, more time with her loved ones and more opportunities to give back to those in need.

Happy Birthday, Nikki! Thank you for all you do to help others in need and for raising awareness for organ donation.

Thank you to KARE 11 for the story!

12/18/2025

Coming soon to a radio near you!

We had some fun at the recording studio today with 107.9 KOOL 108. Beginning this Friday through the first week of January, make sure you’re listening to your Holiday tunes on 107.9 to catch our freshly recorded messaging!

Thank you to Marianne, Kayla, George and Jeff for helping us share your messages of hope and gratitude this holiday season🎁

(No, we did not make them sing, but that would have been a great idea)

12/16/2025

Four years ago, a car accident left Logan Mott unable to walk or talk. Earlier this month, he went into cardiac arrest, and his family was given heartbreaking news. They would likely be saying goodbye to their son for the last time.

Though it was an unimaginable loss, they find beauty in the precious gifts he was able to give through donation and proud to honor his decision to check the box when he turned 16.

“…as he was brought from his room to the operating room at Regions hospital to donate his heart and liver to two waiting organ recipients, about 150 family members, friends and hospital workers lined the hallway in a silent show of respect for Logan's selfless gift of life.”

Honor Walks provide families of organ donors, as well as the medical care teams, the opportunity to honor the generosity of the donor for sharing the gifts of life. Learn more here! https://www.life-source.org/partners/hospitals/honor-walk-resources/

Thank you so much to Fox 9 for sharing his story and helping raise awareness for organ donation.

Following an honor walk for their son, one husband and wife want other parents to talk to their teenagers about the importance of organ donation. FULL STORY: bit.ly/4q7aGw7