Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🦇🎃

Don’t hang around – register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor today and make sure to tell your family and friends about your spook-tacular decision 💙💚

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🦇🎃

Don't hang around – register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor today and make sure to tell your family and friends about your spook-tacular decision 💙💚 TOSA1.org

10/30/2025

As part of the Dia de los Muertos celebrations, TOSA wants to recognize, reflect and remember those who gave the gift of life.

SAN ANTONIO- This Saturday, the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance is inviting families to honor their lost loved ones who donated their organs to help save lives. As

10/29/2025

To everyone who’s registered as a donor, supported a family, given hope to a recipient, or simply helped spread the word — thank you. Because of you, possibilities are created, lives are transformed, and families are given a second chance.
💚 Here’s how you can be part of this ongoing work:
• Register as an organ donor if you haven’t yet
• Talk with your family about your donation wishes
• Share this post and help raise awareness
• Stay connected with TOSA’s updates and find ways to volunteer

By Edmond Ortiz Debbie McDaniel remembers Jan. 11, 2022, the day that changed her life – the day she finally received a liver after awaiting a transplant for years. “I cried that day. I cried when they took me down to the operating room. I cried when I got out, and I was like, ‘I

10/27/2025

This past weekend, our friends at Transplants for Children had their annual Trunk or Treat! It is great seeing so much of the community come out supporting organ donation. Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who helped out!

10/24/2025

A huge thank you to our partners at DHR Health Transplant Institute for joining TOSA on Take 5!
Together, we’re spreading the word about the power of organ donation and the impact it has on families across the RGV.
Every story shared helps save lives>> https://www.krgv.com/videos/texas-organ-sharing-alliance-tosa--135187

10/21/2025

In 2009, Bridget was diagnosed with a lung condition and for over 14 years, she managed her illness until December of 2022, when she ended up in the hospital and on oxygen.

In March of 2023, Bridget was listed for transplant, and 3 months later, she received the gift of new lungs.

The road to full recovery was not an easy one. Before her transplant, her lung disease damaged her heart, and Bridget needed a pacemaker. After the transplant, she went into kidney failure, requiring dialysis for several weeks. But Bridget got through it.

"I had to do it for my boys, my husband, and my family. Of course, for myself as well. The first year was rough, like they said it would be. But I bounced back from every setback. Literally every month. I made it to my one year! And now I’m two years alive, with my second chance at life. With full gratitude and thanks to my donor."

10/20/2025

October is Healthy Lung Month! More than 900 adults and children in the U.S. are waiting for the gift of a donor lung and their next full breath. Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, and learn more about lung donation and transplantation at TOSA1.org

10/17/2025

TOSA was honored to host the Stratex Collective on our campus last week. Thought leaders from OPOs across the country gathered to share ideas and learn about new strategic approaches to advance our mission of saving lives

10/16/2025

We had a wonderful time spreading the word about organ donation to the families of Vandegrift High School during their annual football game honoring donor hero Graylan Spring. Big thank you to the Graylan Spring Foundation for inviting us out.

10/15/2025

National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day is dedicated to education, awareness, and access to information about post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Every breast cancer survivor’s journey is unique, and BRA Day serves as a reminder that no one has to face it alone.

This initiative shares powerful stories of hope and healing from women who chose reconstruction and highlights how donated tissue transforms lives. Donated skin grafts have improved outcomes for thousands of women, reducing the impact of mastectomy and helping survivors move forward.
To learn more about BRA Day and breast reconstruction options, visit www.breastreconusa.org.