Gift of Hope

Our mission is simple: to save and enhance the lives of as many people as possible through organ and tissue donation.
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[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

@EJMarchewka thank you for all that you do at Gift of Hope and congratulations on your well-deserved honor as a CIO finalist!

[Edward Marchewka, DBA @EJMarchewka]

This would not be possible without my team at Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network. Thank you 🙏 to the team that helped to make this happen.

Congratulations 🎉 to the other finalists and best of luck with your final interviews 🍀. https://t.co/H97wGLHf8l

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

Today is the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth. We honor the generosity of Hispanic organ & tissue donors and their families who #SayYestoDonation. Join us in celebration!

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

We are proud to be a part of the U.S. organ donation and transplant community that just reached #1MillionTransplants! Our system’s lifesaving work continues. Today we celebrate all those who #SayYestoDonation to save so many lives. Visit https://t.co/zPjABjVxeQ to learn more.

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

When Heather Runyan lost her husband Dan to cardiac arrest, she said it was his decision to be an organ & tissue donor that helped their family find hope after his death. “Our loved one is able to live on in others.”

Read Dan's story here:
https://t.co/3zhg1gEC2t

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

Today we give a special thanks to everyone whose hard work and achievements help make a difference in the world. Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday!

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

As a kidney transplant recipient, Marquita Britton knows firsthand the power of registering as an organ donor to save and enhance lives. Read more about her transplant journey and why she encourages others to #SayYestoDonation:

[AOPOHQ @AOPOHQ]

AOPO CEO Steve Miller spoke with Harry Wilkins, MD, President & CEO of @GiftofHope. Listen to hear about Dr. Wilkin's experiences as a trauma surgeon that have led him to take on a leadership role and set high goals to ensure more lives are saved. https://t.co/93PQddzGrO

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

Honor loved ones who have given the gift of hope through organ and tissue donation by lighting a virtual candle. Share their light here: https://t.co/NspsxIzt8b

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

Thanks to our donation liaisons Liz Ewing and Tami Pruetzel who packed school supplies this month for Champaign-Urbana families in need during @B2SchoolAmerica’s Build-A-Kit event.

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

“His heart’s still ticking for someone else.” As part of #NMDAM, Kim Purdy shared her son Michael’s donation story with @WMBDNews. By authorizing donation on her son’s behalf, seven people were given a second chance at life. #SayYesToDonation https://t.co/bG11EBhMYG

[Illinois Kidney Care Alliance @ILKidneyCare]

Illinois Kidney Care Alliance partners from across the state helped make this year’s IL State Fair a success! Thank you @NKFIllinois @GiftofHope and @ChooseMemorial for providing helpful information and health screenings to our community. #ILKidneyCare #Twill

[Illinois High School Association #IHSA @IHSA_IL]

💜We have added two more names to our Gift of Hope Heroes list in former #IHSA ⚽️ athlete Brody Wilson & 🏐 coach Don August. 💜

💜🔗 Read Brody & Don's stories here➡️https://t.co/BM0OF6KEdZ

💜🔗 Learn more about becoming an organ, eye & tissue donor➡️https://t.co/ZApdEuf87o

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

We join @IHSA_IL in celebrating high school volleyball coach and UIC Athletics Hall of Famer Donald “Don” August, whose gift of tissue donation helped the lives of others after his unexpected death. #SayYestoDonation

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

Our staff and volunteers are proud to celebrate education, health and wellness, and economic vitality; as we join today’s @BudParade. If you’re along the parade route, give us a wave and show your support for organ, eye and tissue donation!

#OneVoiceOneVision #NMDAM

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

As a heart and kidney recipient, Harry Morris received a second chance at life thanks to an organ donor. He now gives back by advocating for organ and tissue donation. #NMDAM

Hear his story on the latest episode of “Let’s Talk Hope” at https://t.co/rlWouWM6UK.

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

We recently joined our eye bank partner @EversightVision to celebrate a “Night for Sight” supporting their mission to restore sight and prevent blindness. Thank you for a wonderful evening and for being a vital partner! #YouChangeLives

[Organ Recovery Systems @ORS_LifePort]

We are very excited to announce our collaboration with @GiftofHope on two brand new videos, which you can now find on the Client Community.

https://t.co/2brJSDuvI1

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

Brody Wilson excelled at both soccer and performing arts. When he passed away suddenly, his parents made what was a simple decision for them – authorizing organ and tissue donation. Brody now lives on through the transplant recipients. #SayYesToDonation https://t.co/peypMJirYD

[AlloSource @AlloSource]

We recently teamed up with @GiftofHope for the Miles for Maddog 5k/10k in Frankfort, IL! The foundation aims to educate teens on the importance of donation and transplantation. To get involved with @MaddogStrong, visit https://t.co/uGxPbMEt8o! #maddogstrong #donatelife

[Gift of Hope @GiftofHope]

Donor mom Andrea Hardin took a few minutes last week at the #TransplantGames in San Diego to share how her son’s donation helped save a life. Andrea and her family inspire all of us, especially as we observe National Minority Donor Awareness Month. #NMDAM https://t.co/nGvxdkKzML