Nevada Donor Network

Nevada Donor Network One heroic donor can save up to eight lives through the gift of organ donation and heal 75 more through the gift of tissue donation. What can YOU make possible?

Nevada Donor Network is a federally designated 501(c)3 not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) also responsible for facilitating tissue and cornea donation statewide. Founded in 1987, our core purpose is to provide hope strength and life to more than 2 million people in the state of Nevada and thousands of potential transplant recipients across the country. Our primary functions as an OPO are to coordinate, recover and allocate lifesaving organs and healing tissues for transplantation and research on behalf of our heroic donors. We provide education to hospital staff and community partners on the referral and donation process and provide a strong network of support for the courageous donor families who save lives through the gift of donation. Nevada Donor Network is a member of Donate Life Nevada, a statewide collaboration of agencies committed to motivating Nevada residents to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.

12 Days of Gratitude: Our tenth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Hospital Provider Champion of the Y...
12/22/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our tenth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Hospital Provider Champion of the Year, ICU Medical Director at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Dr. Xenia Schneider! Dr. Schneider has been an exemplary champion for donation. She consistently demonstrates dedication, leadership and a steadfast commitment to best practices. Dr. Schneider frequently answers the call after hours, ensuring that donation opportunities are supported with compassion, expertise and urgency. Her willingness to be available during critical moments reflects not only her professionalism, but also her deep understanding of the impact donation has on families and patients. In addition to Dr. Schneider’s direct involvement, she has played a pivotal role in guiding her peers through complex clinical and logistical aspects of the donation process. By advocating for effective workflows, promoting adherence to established standards and removing barriers, she has helped strengthen the hospital’s culture of donation and elevate the quality of care provided. Dr. Schneider’s efforts have directly contributed to saving and healing countless lives. Dr. Schneider’s leadership continues to inspire excellence across the care team. We truly value her continued partnership which supports our mission and brings hope to those waiting! Learn more about the ways healthcare professionals can get involved with our mission: https://hubs.li/Q03YQ9xK0

12 Days of Gratitude: Our ninth day of gratitude spotlights one of our 2025 northern Nevada Donation Champion of the Yea...
12/22/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our ninth day of gratitude spotlights one of our 2025 northern Nevada Donation Champion of the Year finalists, Chief Nursing Officer at Pershing General Hospital, Raylene Stiehl! Raylene is the heart behind her hospital’s commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation. A humble yet powerful leader, she quietly ensures that donation remains a true priority, not only in her hospital, but throughout the rural community she serves. Raylene celebrates her staff for the lifesaving work they make possible and shares educational materials beyond the hospital walls. She warmly welcomes Nevada Donor Network, is always eager to collaborate and advocates for our mission whenever she has the opportunity. With exciting plans to celebrate donation in new and meaningful ways, Raylene continues to inspire through her compassion, dedication and belief in the power of giving the gift of life. Inspired? Become a hero now: https://hubs.li/Q03YQbSv0

12 Days of Gratitude: Our eighth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Metropolitan Hospital Champion of ...
12/20/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our eighth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Metropolitan Hospital Champion of the Year, Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center RN, Cameron Jaeger! Cameron consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to championing donation and actively contributes to fostering a culture that prioritizes donor advocacy. He is always willing to assist in any capacity and regularly goes above and beyond his assigned responsibilities to support the process. Notably, Cameron has voluntarily stayed beyond his scheduled shift to ensure continuity of care and supported the team during critical moments related to several heroic organ donors’ ultimate gifts. In addition, his easygoing and positive demeanor contributes to a collaborative and supportive work environment. Cameron’s dedication and professionalism are evident in everything he does, and he continues to be a pleasure to work with! Learn more about the ways healthcare professionals can get involved with our mission: https://hubs.li/Q03YKTq50

12 Days of Gratitude: Our seventh day of gratitude spotlights a 2025 northern Nevada Donation Champion of the Year Final...
12/19/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our seventh day of gratitude spotlights a 2025 northern Nevada Donation Champion of the Year Finalist, Education Programs Professional for Health and Physical Education, Andrew Snyder! His team at the Nevada Department of Education also took home the 2025 Community Partner of the Year Award. Andrew is the individual behind the scenes who helped guide our team through every aspect of developing the new organ, eye and tissue donation course on the online platform, Canvas. From our first meeting, he demonstrated his deep knowledge of the educational system. Andrew took many months to help our team create a finished course which showcased his patience and passion for helping share the message with educators. The Nevada Department of Education was recognized for their partnership and support in spearheading the statewide curriculum, which helps to create a donation positive culture among high school and middle school students in our community, while giving them the opportunity to make an informed decision about donor registration. We are grateful for Andrew’s attention to detail and the support of the Nevada Department of Education to turn our vision into an impactful reality! Read more about this vital partnership: https://hubs.li/Q03YKWnL0

Nevada Donor Network and Nevada Athletics (Nevada Wolf Pack) honored local tissue donor Brandon Millette this past weeke...
12/19/2025

Nevada Donor Network and Nevada Athletics (Nevada Wolf Pack) honored local tissue donor Brandon Millette this past weekend as the Hero of the Game. In 2021, the Millette family faced the unimaginable loss of their beloved son at the age of just 15. They also made the compassionate decision to help others through tissue donation despite their immense grief. Brandon’s gifts have healed and positively impacted the lives of more than 75 individuals. They were presented with the game ball in honor of Brandon. The Millette Family and Nevada Donor Network encourage everyone to “B the Light” like Brandon and register to be a heroic organ, eye and tissue donor: www.nvdonor.org




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12 Days of Gratitude: Our sixth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada First Responder Partner of the Year...
12/18/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our sixth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada First Responder Partner of the Year, LVMPD’s Digital Content Manager, Joe Bartels! The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has been a strong participant in the annual ‘Silver State Heroes’ challenge during National Donate Life Month. Joe was determined to advocate for participation across the department, create more awareness videos and develop original social media content which led to the big win they took in this year’s challenge. He led the charge in finding ways to participate that garnered their agency more than 4,000 points in April alone. Joe created several heartfelt and touching videos of how donation has impacted their own and secured media coverage to share the importance of our life saving mission which has encouraged the community to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. Joe has been instrumental in keeping the forward momentum of our partnership and is always looking for new initiatives to collaborate in educating the agency and the community about donation. Learn more about our mission and become a hero now: https://hubs.li/Q03YG9JX0

12 Days of Gratitude: Our fifth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 northern Nevada Birth Tissue Partner of the Year, D...
12/17/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our fifth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 northern Nevada Birth Tissue Partner of the Year, Director of Maternal Child Services at Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center, Tori Vieira! Tori worked tirelessly to establish this program and champion it throughout her hospital and community. She meets any challenge with a smile and has helped Nevada Donor Network’s staff integrate with her team to create a successful program that gives moms and babies the opportunity to be heroes. In fact, in the last year, this program resulted in 230 donated placentas that will benefit others with the gift of healing. Tori is also the best sport, jumping in for television interviews and even throwing the first pitch at a Reno Aces game this summer to promote birth tissue donation. Read more about how our partners impact saving and healing lives each day: https://hubs.ly/Q03YwRzH0

12 Days of Gratitude: Our fourth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Critical Access Hospital Champion ...
12/17/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our fourth day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Critical Access Hospital Champion of the Year, Cynthia Downey from Desert View Hospital! Cynthia, RN has been an outstanding collaborative partner for the Nevada Donor Network for several years. She plays a vital role in educating and supporting her hospital’s staff when it comes to organ, eye and tissue donation processes. Cynthia’s commitment to effective training, consistent engagement and deep knowledge have made her an invaluable resource to both clinical teams and the donation community. Through her proactive communication and hands-on guidance, she has helped ensure high compliance with established protocols and has contributed significantly to Desert View Hospital’s strong and timely referral rates. We truly appreciate Cynthia for everything she has done to help save and heal lives! Read how to become involved with our mission at: https://hubs.li/Q03Yqm_40

12 Days of Gratitude: Our third day of gratitude spotlights one of our 2025 northern Nevada Donation Champions of the ye...
12/16/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our third day of gratitude spotlights one of our 2025 northern Nevada Donation Champions of the year, Captain Andrew Granata of the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol! Captain Granata is a fitting representative of our partnership with the Nevada State Police, as he has been involved with several heroic donors’ cases over the last ten years. When invited to attend two of these donors’ floragraph finishing ceremonies, he made it a point to be there both times. Captain Granata’s presence was very meaningful to these families and shows his ability to connect on a deeply human level with those he serves. He routinely identifies ways to amplify our message within his agency and throughout the community. Captain Granata even participated in filming a video about our partnership and the importance of donor registration. Captain Andrew Granata is a compassionate and powerful advocate for Nevada Donor Network’s mission. Learn more about our out-of-hospital partnerships: https://hubs.li/Q03YfmKm0

Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating the Festival of Lights! We hope your holiday is filled with cherished memories and y...
12/15/2025

Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating the Festival of Lights! We hope your holiday is filled with cherished memories and your favorite traditions.

12 Days of Gratitude: Our second day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Birth Tissue Champion of the Year,...
12/14/2025

12 Days of Gratitude: Our second day of gratitude spotlights our 2025 southern Nevada Birth Tissue Champion of the Year, Clinical Nurse Coordinator at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Kimberly Cortes! Kim’s depth of knowledge, passion and unwavering positivity shines through in every situation. She consistently demonstrates strong support for birth tissue donation and its associated processes, ensuring that each step is carried out with accuracy, care and professionalism. Kim willingly shares her expertise with colleagues. She offers clarification, education and guidance that strengthens her team’s overall effectiveness. When challenges arise, Kim is quick to assess the situation and step in with practical and thoughtful solutions. Her ability to remain calm, collaborative and resourceful under pressure makes her an invaluable asset. Kim’s commitment to excellence and her dedication to advancing birth tissue donation truly sets her apart. She continues to make a lasting impact on both patients and staff. Read how to become involved with our mission at: https://hubs.li/Q03Y4tzk0

During our 12 Days of Gratitude we honor partners and supporters who make organ, eye and tissue donation possible in Nev...
12/13/2025

During our 12 Days of Gratitude we honor partners and supporters who make organ, eye and tissue donation possible in Nevada. Our first day of gratitude spotlights one of our 2025 northern Nevada Donation Champions of the Year, the Director of Nursing, Critical Care at Renown Health, Taralynn Bassham. As Renown Health and Nevada Donor Network embarked on our new partnership earlier this year, Taralynn served as the key point person liaising between both organizations, managing requests from both sides, ensuring our team had the proper access and making sure all voices were heard. This was all done while navigating the challenges that come with a huge change. Taralynn has demonstrated a deep commitment to the success of this partnership and continues to foster collaboration and communication between both organizations. We are grateful for her hard work and partnership! Learn more or register to be a hero now at: https://hubs.li/Q03Y4thv0

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