Donor Network West

04/28/2026

This month, Donor Network West had the privilege of introducing another incredible set of new hires to the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Our new hires learned how their work and passion will impact their communities and the , and why our mission matters.

Being part of the Donor Network West team means being part of a culture that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, diversity, and a passion for making a difference in others' lives.

Visit the link below and consider a career with purpose at Donor Network West, where we are committed to saving and healing lives. 🦸‍♂️

Careers: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-us/careers

04/25/2026

Together, We Remember Them.

Today, we held our Pleasanton Donor Family Ceremony to honor the donor heroes and their families. Each year, we come together with the families of heroic organ and tissue donors from our service areas. This annual gathering is a tradition for organizations like ours. Across the nation, such ceremonies recognize and honor the Gift of Life your loved ones gave to the world.

We were graced by the presence of donor families across the Bay Area, and inspiring speakers who shared their stories of life and love through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Meeting donor families where they are in their journeys is a privilege, and we're honored to walk this journey with our communities.

To learn more about saving and honoring lives, please click here: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-donation/why-donate/

04/25/2026

Each pinwheel in the Dawes Garden at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford is a symbol of a child waiting for a lifesaving transplant. There are 59 kids from our transplant program waiting for an organ.

You can save lives. Register to be a donor today at https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-donation/become-a-donor/

04/23/2026

On April 17th, Phillip Teresi of KMJ NOW in Fresno took the time last weekend to sit down with our Donor Network West Staff and Ambassadors during this Donate Life Month to share how impactful the is within the community of Fresno, their personal lives, and what Donor Network West is doing in the Central Valley to push forward organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation.

You can listen to the full podcast episode on one of your preferred platforms linked below:

Spotify: https://loom.ly/N6si1jw

Apple Podcasts: https://loom.ly/k15EueA

Omny.fm: https://loom.ly/iFyXBb8

04/22/2026

On April 16th, Donor Network West partnered with to recognize with a Donate Life Flag Raising and a day of meaningful moments honoring organ and tissue donation.

Throughout the day, Saint Mary’s Reno Health Network hosted donation awareness activities and a prayer service in remembrance of the 30 tissue donors and 3 organ donors who spent their final moments at Saint Mary’s in 2025—honoring their generosity and the lives they continue to impact.

We are grateful to the Saint Mary’s team, advocates, and community members who came together to uplift donor heroes, their families, and the lasting power of the .

Learn more about organ and tissue donation here: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/

04/21/2026

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Every lift tells a story 🎈

During Donate Life Month, we honor the donors, recipients and families who make new beginnings possible. Organ, eye and tissue donation saves and heals thousands of lives every year, creating stronger, more connected communities. Learn more with Donor Network West - link in comments.

04/21/2026

On April 13th, Donor Network West joined Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center to raise the Donate Life Flag in honor of donor heroes, transplant recipients, and the families who make lifesaving donations possible during 💚💙

We were grateful to be joined by community members and speakers whose stories reflect the power of donation, including:

Sandra Drumonde, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Executive
Michelle Wilkens, Co‑Chair, Donor Council
Debbie Ogden, Donor Wife of Rob Ogden
Monica Herrera, ICU Team Member & Donor Aunt
Jay Willis, Double Lung Transplant Recipient

Since 2022, together with Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, donations have helped facilitate 114 organ transplants and improve lives through 178 tissue donors—honoring donor legacies that continue to live on.

Learn more about organ, eye, and tissue donation this : https://www.donornetworkwest.org/shareables/national-donate-life-month/

04/20/2026

This National Pediatric Transplant Week, we're proud to celebrate our partner, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, which has been celebrating Donate Life Month throughout its work and mission.

⭐ℹ️ Did you know that Stanford Children's Health is:

🥇 No. 1 in the Western United States in organ transplant volume in patients 18 years and younger, and No. 3 nationwide.

🧒🏽Stanford Medicine Children’s Health cares for some of the youngest, smallest, and most acute patients in the country. In 2020, four patients younger than 1 year were transplanted, with the youngest being just 5 months old.

Recently, Stanford Children's Health held its Flag Raising to honor donor heroes, their families, transplant recipients, and all who make the possible.

If you would like to learn more about Stanford Children's Health, click here: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/

04/18/2026

On April 13th, Donor Network West came together with John Muir Health Medical Center in Walnut Creek, CA, to honor and celebrate the life of Jaye Yaksic, a veteran and donor hero, and to raise the Flag in remembrance of her incredible spirit, alongside donor heroes and their families, everywhere.

We were joined by Girlynda Gonzales, VP of John Muir Medical Center; Corina Clark, Donor Network West's Chief Operating Officer; Dr. Moussa Yazbeck, NeuroICU Director at John Muir Medical Center; Erin Carrino and her family; and the family of Jaye Yaksic.

The turnout was phenomenal and reflected the lives Jay Yaksic herself touched throughout her amazing life, as well as the power of organ, eye, and tissue donation to save and heal lives.

To learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation in your community, click here: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-donation/

04/16/2026

We proudly honored National Donate Life Month with a flag raising ceremony alongside Carson Tahoe Health, bringing together our team, community, and partners to recognize the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation. 💙

Throughout April, the Donate Life flag will fly as a symbol of hope, generosity, and the lasting legacy of donors and their families. One decision can save lives and leave a legacy that lasts forever.

Learn more and register today: DonorNetworkWest.org

04/16/2026

An incredible event with our fantastic partners in the Reno area. Thank you Saint Mary's Health Network for honoring donor heroes and their families, everywhere 💚💙

04/15/2026

Yesterday marked Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford’s annual flag raising ceremony in honor of organ donors to celebrate recipients and raise awareness for the importance of organ donation. 💙💚

Currently there are 59 kids on the transplant waitlist for solid organs .

Anyone can register to save lives, leaving a lasting legacy of hope. https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-donation/why-donate/