12/10/2025
Everyone gather around, we have an announcement! Meet Mel, the 2025 recipient of our Heart of LifeShare award.
Mel is tough and a bit feisty, but so loveable. She's known for purposefully intimidating new teammates on their first day but also for being one of the most deeply compassionate teammates at LifeShare.
She works humbly in our eye bank, honoring the wishes of donors and providing the gift of sight to cornea recipients no matter what. Her leader described it best, "She doesn't do it any of it for praise. She does it because it matters."
We're proud to highlight Mel as a recipient for this award, created in honor of our late teammate, Whitney Hoppes. The Heart of LifeShare honors a dedicated teammate who exceeds expectations of their role, is passionate about our mission of saving lives, and carries themselves with the positive attitude that Whitney was known for.