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Nebraska Hospitals and Government Agencies Honor Organ and Tissue Donors by Flying Donate Life Flags

Late NFL player helps others live on

Also, if you missed it on Thanksgiving Day, be sure to check out the CBS NFL Today story on former Begals wide receiver Chris Henry, who became an organ donor after a fatal car accident: http://www.cbs.com/sports/video/?vs=NFL

Girl undergoes two 4-organ transplants

http://www.ketv.com/station/25926660/detail.html?taf=oma

2010 U.S. Transplant Games

The Games were held in Madison, Wisconsin in July. Every two years, state teams of organ transplant recipients from all over the country compete in olympic-style games, including track and field events, golf, swimming, bicycling, basketball, bowling and many other sports. … Continue reading →

The Westman Family Story, times 3

Editor’s Note: Caring for a child who has received an organ transplant is both a tremendous challenge and a tremendous blessing. The Westman family has faced these experiences tenfold, since they have adopted or fostered 10 transplant children! Here are … Continue reading →

Mike’s Story: Journey to the See

“As you walk the journey, you begin to see what you really need to see.” My story began long before my personal journey when someone demonstrated compassion, courage, generosity and forethought and became a donor. I have been a recipient … Continue reading →

Julio’s sponsoring ‘Donate Life Nebraska’ Night

Julio’s Tex Mex Grill will donate 10% of the sales of the evening to Donate Life Nebraska. So let Julio do the cooking and support Donate Life Nebraska at the same time! Proceeds will help Nebraska Organ & Tissue Donor … Continue reading →

NFL Today has story planned involving former player Chris Henry, an organ donor

Last December, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry fell from a moving vehicle and died a day later. His month made the decision to donate his organs. Among the recipients were Donna Arnold, James Benton, Thomas Elliott and Brian Polk. … Continue reading →

Federal Trade Commission Alert Regarding Alleged Scam of Transplant Patients

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently received notification of an alleged scam whereby patients waiting for an organ transplant are contacted by phone and requested to provide money in exchange for receiving a donor organ. It is unlawful to buy … Continue reading →

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Organ and Tissue Donation How does a person become an organ donor? In Nebraska you can become an organ, eye and tissue donor: 1)     by signing up on the Nebraska Donor Registry at www.nedonation.org 2)     by … Continue reading →