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LifeSource: Saving Lives Through Organ, Eye & Tissue Donation Skip to main content Click here for LifeSource's response to COVID-19. Hide This Message Menu Who We Are Overview Our Team Our Board Our Services Media & Press Careers Contact About Donation Overview How to Register Types of Donation Donation FAQ About Donate Life Donor Families Overview Legacy Opportunities Writing to Transplant Recipients Facebook Group Partners Overview Hospital Professionals Funeral Directors Driver’s License Partners Hospice & Long-Term Care Medical Examiners & Coroners Regional Transplant Centers Eye & Tissue Processors Get Involved Overview Ways to Give Golf Classic Ambassadors Transplant Recipients Team MN-DAK Events The Latest Search Register Online Give Now Careers Contact Media & Press Search Organ donation is a generous, selfless gift. The donor’s legacy lives on when someone gets a second chance at life. LifeSource supports families through the organ, eye and tissue donation process and delivers life-saving transplants to the recipients who need them. As a leading Organ Procurement Organization (OPOs) in the United States, we serve more than seven million people in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Wisconsin. Who We Are Why Donation Matters Donation offers healing to a family experiencing a loss and hope to the patient receiving the transplant. 22 People die each day waiting for a transplant 75 1 donor can heal up to 75 lives through eye and tissue donation 8 1 donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation Right now, around 3,200 people in our community are waiting for a life-saving transplant . Registering to be a donor is an important step, however, becoming a donor is rare. Only 1% of people will meet the extensive criteria that allows one to donate. How Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation Works The donation process has been described as symphony; it takes many people working in concert to make the complex process happen. Our Work We save lives through donation and offer hope and healing. Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are the vital bridge between donors, their families and potential recipients. At LifeSource, we have a clear purpose – to inspire the public to register and work with all of our partners to support donor families, manage the donation process, transport the gifts to the transplant center and lead our communities towards a culture of donation. See what we do The Latest from LifeSource Check out the latest updates, news, stories and more. February 22, 2021 in About Donation What is Directed Donation? Directed donation is when a donor – or a deceased donor’s family – specifically chooses who will receive the transplant. Read More February 15, 2021 in News , Stories Married first responders who make miracles happen Beginning a career in the field of organ donation is life-changing for any individual lucky enough to participate. One job changed everything for two front-line workers, Bethany (Kolb) and Travis Nolt. Read More February 11, 2021 in News National Donor Day Sharing the message of donation is a small step anyone can take to help save and heal lives. National Donor Day is an entire day dedicated to doing just that! Join us on February 14th to spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation. Read More February 05, 2021 in Stories Joe C.’s Story In July 2013, Joe Callan was busy making plans for his dream vacation - a cross-country motorcycle ride with friends. The plan was to start in Minnesota, go up through Canada and finish in Alaska. The trip of a lifetime for the avid rider. Read More January 28, 2021 in Hospital Professionals Pulse Check: Hospital Partner Support Survey LifeSource values the strong collaboration we have with our hospital partners. In November of 2020, we sought feedback to understand the experience with LifeSource processes during COVID-19. Read More View More Posts Upcoming Events Mar 16 Certified Donation Partner Workshop A Midwest Event for Professionals Clinically focused education session to achieve certification as an RN or RT with advanced knowledge of the donation process. See Event Details Apr 1-30 National Donate Life Month A National Event for Everyone National Donate Life Month is a time set aside to honor the generous gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation. It’s also the perfect time to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor and encourage your friends and family to do the same. See Event Details View All Events LifeSource Campaign Together, we are champions of hope. As a part of the Donate Life network, our Check the Box public awareness campaign aims to inspire registration and remove misconceptions by sharing a simple message: anyone can register as a donor – a decision that saves lives. About Donate Life Stay Up-to-Date Subscribe to Our Newsletter The LifeSource quarterly newsletter is your connection to everything happening in the world of donation in the Upper Midwest! Full Name * Email * Get In Touch 2225 West River Road North Minneapolis MN 55411 Metro: 612.800.6100 Fax: 612.800.6331 Toll Free: 888.5.DONATE EIN: 36-3584029 Our Websites Visit Donate Life Midwest Visit Talk Donation Visit the Gallery of Hope About Donate Life Campaign Quick Links Careers Contact Media & Press Newsletter Sign-Up Privacy Policy Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Register Online as a Donor In Your State Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin ©2021 LifeSource | Legal Name: Upper Midwest Organ Procurement Organization (dba LifeSource)...