Nico Santos

Former new reporter & anchor | Forever storyteller | Perpetual jokester | Retweets are not endorsements | Opinions are my own | 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 🇧🇷 | He/Him/His

[Nico Santos @_NewsNico]

@APStylebook Therefore, Top 5?

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Dr. Clive O. Callender has been a transplant surgeon since the 1960s, and among the first black transplant surgeons. He says his work isn't done.

Read more about his mission to increase black organ donors at https://t.co/FIjM8QBPTW.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

America needs more organ donors. There are more than 106,000 people on the national transplant waiting list, and 13 of them die every day. Hear more from James Markmann, American Society of Transplant Surgeons Council President at https://t.co/2yK85TYgOC.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

The next time you board a commercial flight, look around you. You might see a different kind of passenger—one that’s on its way to save a life!

Read more about how Donor Network of Arizona led the world in the use of a new technology for organ transplantation at https://t.co/UxjIGn0bpa.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

POV: it's Donate Life Month ⬇️

With the help of 173 participating partners, volunteers, donation champions and our staff, we've seen ...

🌵 374 new donor registrations
💙 127 registration events
🐦 46 flag-raisings
💚 293 completed volunteer hours

[Nico Santos @_NewsNico]

@elonmusk @realDonaldTrump Since when is a consumer boycott illegal?

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Just in time for Women's History Month—we have a new CEO!

Kathy Mills is stepping into her new role after serving Donor Network of Arizona for 32 years. “Every day, we have the chance to make a real difference ... one life saved at a time,” says Kathy.

Here’s to the women who give, lead and inspire 💙✨ #InternationalWomensDay

[Paragonix Technologies @ParagonixSherpa]

A historic moment for kidney transplantation! We are honored to announce the first-ever commercial flight of a donor kidney that was perfused throughout the journey inside a KidneyVault System—revolutionizing the way we preserve and transport donor kidneys.

Read the full announcement at: https://t.co/baorHYo1Uq

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Adison Rayburn's decision to register as an organ donor was intentional.

In fact, she registered to be a donor twice. Her parents, Rob and Shannon, say the donation process has also impacted them.

"It has helped to know that not all of our daughter is gone."❤️

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

It takes 38 seconds to register as an organ and tissue donor.
It takes 38 seconds to make a decision that could save eight lives and heal 75 more.

Visit https://t.co/tN14D0QvOD.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

In 2024, the U.S. saw more transplants than ever before. In fact, there were over 48,000 lifesaving organ transplants last year.

But we need your help. Over 104,000 people are still waiting, and 1,900 live in Arizona. Choose to give the gift of life at https://t.co/vgXJGOBVKW.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Karen's parents were told she would not see her first birthday, but they were wrong. Now, she lives life to the fullest at 18 years post-heart transplant.

Read Karen's story and register in her honor at https://t.co/SnIlEA4lyp.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Luke Pelka was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and a genetic mutation—LMNA, which can lead to heart failure or sudden death.

Now, Luke looks at an old EKG that showed a complete halt of his heartbeat—a symbol of all he went through and of the generous gift from his donor.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

To our volunteers: THANK YOU! You help us make the most of life.

On Saturday, we celebrated our volunteers at our Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Whether you volunteer once a year or once a week, we appreciate you! 💙💚

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Over 3,000 athletes and hundreds of supporters arrived in Birmingham, Alabama, for the 2024 Transplant Games of America last week. After competing in 65 competitions across 16 events, team Arizona went home with 42 medals!

Read more at https://t.co/BP1Bos1Z0l.

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Pride Month ended yesterday, but this donor mother's pride is as permanent as the ink she put on her body to honor her proud lesbian daughter who saved lives through organ donation.

LGBTQ? You can donate too!

[Donor Network of Arizona @DonorNetworkAZ]

Have you stopped by @TheSpaghettiShack this month?

There's still time to #EatSpaghettiSaveLives. Bring your donor registration confirmation or register in person to add a free dessert and Donate Life tote to your order!

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Recomendamos el uso de “presidenta” en femenino, reconocido en el diccionario académico desde 1803, en lugar de “la presidente”. https://t.co/EBXIxNikA4

[Nico Santos @_NewsNico]

@NextToBlow41 @bodega_sushi @notcapnamerica 🤣🤣🤣 good one

[Nico Santos @_NewsNico]

@sven_piek @bodega_sushi @notcapnamerica Fair enough