Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

12/19/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for the people who make TOSA’s mission possible. Thankful for a strong team and shared accomplishments. Here is to teamwork, laughter, and a great year together! 🎁✨

12/18/2025

✨Employee Spotlight ✨: Meet Joelle Aguilar, Senior Clinical Educator

12/17/2025

The Recognition of Excellence in Organ Donation award is presented to agencies and individuals who demonstrate exceptional cooperation and advocacy for organ donation throughout Central and South Texas.

The Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) recognized the four Williamson County Justices of the Peace with its Recognition of Excellence in Organ Donation award. The honor highlights the justices’ commitment

12/16/2025

"When I was in my mid-50s, I began to experience slight shortness of breath. My breathing worsened in the next three years, becoming oxygen dependent 24/7. I was put on the lung transplant waiting list in 2019 at UPMC Pittsburgh.

I got the call from UPMC in May of 2020, and I was transplanted, spending 7 weeks in the hospital. I rang the survivor bell and gratefully left UPMC, where I received professional and compassionate care. In the miraculous 5 years post-transplant, I have had many wonderful experiences with family and friends. Being able to share in my daughter’s wedding, and, a year later, to see her have a beautiful baby boy.

My biggest challenge was in my second year post-transplant; my daughter Audra, while pregnant, experienced lung failure and had to deliver her baby at 26 weeks. She was gravely ill, and her prognosis was dire. She, too, was now needing a double-lung transplant at 36 years old. UPMC called her, and she fought hard and is now a loving mother to a very rambunctious 3-year-old boy. Her journey is still difficult, as she continues to work hard to get stronger every day. I am able to help her with everyday responsibilities and chores.

We have both been given this second chance at life because of an unselfish decision to be a donor. Words are not adequate to express how truly grateful and blessed my daughter and I are to be the recipients of such a beautiful gift." – Cindy 💙💚

12/13/2025

Browns legend Bernie Kosar's liver transplant is complete, with the long-anticipated day coming over a year after being put on the wait list.

After a long wait, Browns legend Bernie Kosar underwent surgery Monday morning for a liver transplant.

12/11/2025

✨ Cheers to our incredible Volunteers! ✨
This past weekend, we had the joy of celebrating our Friends for Life volunteers at our annual holiday party — a celebration filled with gratitude, connection, and appreciation for the amazing individuals who give so much of themselves all year long.
A special shoutout to our 2025 Joan Wish Award winners:
🏅 Elizabeth Storie – Central Region
🏅 Debbie McDaniel – Northern Region
Thank you both for your extraordinary dedication and for tirelessly advocating for organ donation. Your work truly helps save lives, and we are so grateful for you. 💙💚

12/10/2025

On December 10, 2024, Rachel donated one of her kidneys to her dad.

After learning her father needed a kidney transplant, Rachel got tested and found out she was a match. After 11 months of dialysis, and weeks of testing and crossmatching, Brian and Rachel walked into St. David's North Austin Medical Center, hand in hand, ready for their lives to change.

Today marks one year since their successful donation!

Feeling great, Brian is back to golfing, grilling, and traveling.

"It's hard to think about without getting emotional," he shares.

They encourage everyone to register to be an organ donor, talk to their family about their decision and never take any day together for granted.

12/09/2025

Our TOSA Wrapped:
Songs that inspire hope, healing, and the lifesaving power of organ donation. 💚✨

12/08/2025

12/05/2025

ICYMI: During a school assembly, each cyclist honored a member of the San Angelo community by sharing how donation had changed that person’s life. Honorees and family members joined the riders on stage, representing donor families as well as recipients who have benefited from transplants.

A team of cyclists brought stories of donation and survival to Lake View High School, urging students to see how one choice can save a life.

12/04/2025

¿Sabias que una persona puede salvar ocho vidas a través del regalo de la donación de órganos y puede salvar o mejorar la vida de hasta 75 con la donación de córneas y tejidos?
Aprende mas sobre nuestra misión de salvar vidas >>

Texas Organ Sharing Alliance atiende a más de 7 millones de personas en 56 condados del centro y sur de Texas. Comenzando con los cuatro médicos que fundaron...

12/02/2025

This , give LIFE. 💙💚 Donation can give hope and a second chance to the over 100,000 people who are on the national transplant waiting list. By registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor, you can be that hope for someone in need.

This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to take a few minutes to make a lasting impact:
✅ Register at TOSA1.org
✅ Encourage your friends and family to do the same
✅ Share your decision – your story could inspire others to give the gift of life