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A Nurse’s Journey to Transplant- Melanie’s Story

Melanie is a critical care registered nurse at Southern Hills Hospital and...

Volunteering Makes a Larger Impact Than You Think- A Father’s Grief Journey

The definition of volunteer is a person who voluntarily r expresses a...

2025 Pride Month- A Real-Life Hero, Then and Always

Every June Nevada Donor Network is honored to celebrate Pride Month, and as it...

When Partnerships Make Life Happen- Time Working Against Us

Nevada Donor Network is honored to work with a variety of out-of-hospital...

2025 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

Every May, Nevada Donor Network is ecstatic to celebrate Asian American, Native...

From Professional to Personal- Giving Back to Our Mission!

For the last fifty years, since 1974, National Volunteer Week has been the...

A Selfless Choice

It is National Donate Life Month and sharing the stories of those who make life...

2025 National Kidney Month- Two Stories of Hope

In honor of National Kidney Month (which happens every March), we would like to...

2025 National Funeral Home Professionals Day- The Partners Who Support Our Mission!

On March 11th, Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is honored to bring awareness to...

American Heart Month 2025- Maggie’s Journey

February is American Heart Month which allows us to recognize the heroic donors...

Happy New Year from Nevada Donor Network- 14 Ways to Give Back!

We are excited to celebrate the year ahead of us by showcasing the ways you can...

Celebrating Our Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals

Each year, we join the International Association of Coroners and Medical...

2024 In Review

2024 has flown by and we are ecstatic to highlight some of our biggest...

A Record-Breaking Year of the HRSA DoNation Campaign

We were thrilled to announce at our 2024 Hope Dinners in northern and southern...

2024 Eye Donation Month- The Gift of Sight

Every November, we observe Eye Donation Month to bring awareness to the gift of...

Donor Sabbath 2024- A Story of Faith and the Ultimate Gift

Occurring annually two weekends before Thanksgiving, Donor Sabbath is a...

A Historic Year For Birth Tissue

2024 has been a historic year for the Nevada Donor Network Birth Tissue Program...

Building New Partnerships Brings Hope

Building a partnership with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD)

The Ultimate Gift x3: A Triple Organ Transplant Recipient’s Journey

The journey a grateful recipient goes through is always unique to them. We are...

How to Establish a Culture That Can Grow Organically

As shared on Forbes Business. At the root of almost all organizations’...

Quality Matters- Why High Standards Are Necessary

Our team is proud to consistently grow our quality standards to ensure that the...

Culture Is The Lifeblood Of Any Organization

As shared on Forbes Business. I’ve experienced firsthand how a healthy and...

Myth Vs. Fact- Becoming A Living Donor!

Choosing to become a living kidney donor is a huge life decision. There are...

Are You Harnessing the Power of Inclusive Feedback?

As shared on Forbes Business. Inclusive feedback is a powerful tool for...

2024 Men’s Health Month- A Story of Hope

During the national observance of Men’s Health Month, Nevada Donor Network...

How to Magnify Weaknesses to Compound Strengths

As shared on Forbes Business. During my decades of experience in the field of...

2024 Older Americans Month- The Facts About Donation And Age

One of the most common misconceptions we hear in our Nevada Strong community...

Why Everyone Is Invited to Our Strategy Meetings

As shared on Forbes Business. The strategic direction of an organization is...

National Donate Life Month- What It's Like To Wait For A Transplant

In honor of National Donate Life Month, we wanted to share a glimpse into what...

National Pediatric Transplant Week- A Heroic Donor's Ultimate Gift

At the core of our mission to save and heal lives through organ, eye and tissue...

2024 National Donate Life Month: 7 Ways To Give Back!

Did you know that April is one of the best times of the year to stargaze? This...

Transparency: The Only Sustainable Way Forward

As shared on Forbes Business. Transparency has become more than just a...

First Responders- How We Support Them

First responders, which include emergency medical services (EMS), firefighters...

The Big Game- Help Bring Awareness To Our Mission!

The Big Game is being hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada for the first time and it is...

Religion and Donation- There are a lot of Misconceptions

One of the most common myths our team hears at community events is that an...

Dates to Remember: Mark Your Calendar in 2024!

Is getting organized ahead of time a part of your New Year’s resolutions? Would...

Hire For The Culture You Want

As shared on Forbes Business. A company’s culture is a moving target. Still,...

The Holidays Aren’t Easy- Nevada Donor Network Is Here to Support

During the holiday season, many reminisce about spending time with their family...

Rural Communities Are Important to Nevada Donor Network’s Mission

More than 46 million Americans (about 15% of the United States’ population)...

Looking At The Facts Behind Failures

As shared on Forbes business. “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” - Winston...

Honoring Our Heroic Donors- A Unique Opportunity

In August, Nevada Donor Network was honored to receive a call from donor...

Where The Magic Happens

As shared on Forbes Business. Have you ever experienced magic? The kind of...

Why Support Matters During Your Grief Journey

One of the hardest facts of life is that loss is inevitable. When you lose...

Diversity Is Important to Nevada Donor Network

We are celebrating the one-year anniversary of Nevada Donor Network’s Diversity...

Tissue Donation: The Impact You May Not Know It Has

When most people think about registering to be a donor, organ donation is...

Happy Pride Month: Never Count Yourself Out

As Pride Month comes to an end, we would like to share common myths and...

How Organ Donation and Transplantation is Growing

In 2021, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) set a goal...

Let’s Celebrate the Diversity of Nevadans

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage...

Our Nevada Strong Partners Make Donation Possible

Nevada Donor Network is honored to partner with all types of organizations in...

Using Partnerships And Collaboration To Improve Healthcare

As shared on Forbes Business. Around the world, individuals with critical...

A Whole New Perspective

Every year in April we celebrate National Donate Life Month, to bring awareness...

A Glimpse into an Organ Transplant Recipient’s Journey

When you ask an organ transplant recipient about their story, it will be...

Join us at our 2023 Hope Glows Fun Run/Walk

There are several events throughout the year that benefit our campaign to ‘End...

National burn awareness week: how skin donation saves lives

February 5th through February 11th is National Burn Awareness Week, and it is...

Get Out Your Calendars- 2023 Dates to Remember!

Who else has hit the ground running in 2023? Our team has! First, we’re honored...

Two reasons why volunteering is a great resolution for your well-being

Can we all admit something? Resolutions are tough. Tough to stick to, tough to...

Behind the Scenes: The Most Visible Donate Life Campaign

Nevada Donor Network has the honor of participating in the Donate Life Rose...

Why Do You Need a Donate Life Specialty Plate?

There is no better way to showcase your support of our mission than driving...

When Work Hits Home

If someone walked up to you tomorrow and asked, “Why do you do what you do for...

We Couldn’t Serve Our Mission Without Our Partnerships

Organ, eye and tissue donation requires cooperation, expertise and support from...

2022 Inspire Gala

Our foundation’s 2022 Inspire Gala, a blue and green affair, was a fun-filled...

One Million Organ Transplants

Nevada Donor Network is proud to be a part of history! The United Network of...

We Are Nevadans

This year, our team created a new campaign, which you may have seen throughout...

2022 National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month

If you didn’t know, August is National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month...

2022 Transplant Games of America- Meet Team Nevada!

It’s that time of the year! We are thrilled to travel to ‘Sunny San Diego’ to...

Why Multicultural Donation Matters

Nevada Donor Network believes there is unity in diversity. We’re always looking...

2022 Men’s Health Month- Mental Health Is Just as Important as Physical Health

It is Men’s Health Month, and we would like to share a vital resource created...

The Stories Behind the Badge

In honor of National Police Week, we wanted to share personal connections and...

Birth Tissue- The Gift of Healing After Bringing Life into The World

Did you know an expectant mother with a pre-planned c-section can donate her ...

Never Rule Yourself Out- Five Common Misconceptions Hospice Patients’ Loved Ones Have

Donation is a highly coordinated effort that requires cooperation, expertise...

Writing Your Heroic Donor’s Recipients: Do's & Don'ts

Did you know? Nevada Donor Network is committed to supporting our courageous...

National Donate Life Observances- An Easy Way to Support!

Did you know that each year the Donate Life community celebrates several ...

Understanding The Benefits of Corneal Transplants

Did you know that more than 44,000 people receive a corneal transplant each...

How Our Relationship With Nevada Highway Patrol Saves Lives

At Nevada Donor Network (NDN), our mission is to end the wait for the...

Dispelling The Biggest Donation Myth

In honor of National DMV Appreciation Month, we’d like to bring awareness to...

7 Reasons to Not Count Yourself Out

Have you considered being an organ, eye and tissue donor? Maybe you think one...

Michael Sigler’s Story: One Family’s Tragedy Becomes Another’s Blessing

Michael (Mikie) Sigler had his entire life ahead of him. At just 18 years old,...

Making The Gift of Life Possible: Kelsi Kolle's Story

Nevada Donor Network’s (NDN) employee, Kelsi Kolle, has had her fair share of...

Nevada Without an Organ Transplant Waiting List

Today, there are almost 600 Nevadans waiting for a life-saving organ...

Our Accomplishments: 2020 Year in Review

Unmanned drone by MissionGo Last year, the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic...

How to: Five Ways to Speak to Your Loved Ones About Your Decision to Register as an Organ Donor

Once you’ve registered to become an organ, eye and tissue donor, you may be...

In Honor of National Donate Life Month: Which Organs and Tissues Are Needed The Most?

April is National Donate Life Month, and Nevada Donor Network (NDN) aims to...

The Power of Living Organ Donors

While you probably understand when someone passes away, they have the ability...

Corneal Transplants: The True Impact

It’s the simple things we take for granted. 2020 taught us about enjoying...

9 Need-To-Know Facts About Tissue Donation

With such a high percentage of Americans who support organ, eye, and tissue...

How to Register as an Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor in Nevada

Why Should I Register? • Every ten minutes a new American is added to the...