LifeSource

11/14/2025

A little heart makes a big difference.

Meet Whitney — a vibrant mother, daughter and friend whose generosity continues to touch lives through organ donation.
After losing their daughter, Kevin and Melodie found peace knowing Whitney’s decision to be an organ donor saved others’ lives. Today, they honor her through Dragonflies of Hope, offering glass bead dragonflies to other donor families as symbols of transformation and hope.

This year, your Give to the Max gift to LifeSource will support donor families with an extra act of kindness in life’s most difficult moments. With your help, we can engage more people in our life-saving mission. Together, we can save and honor lives.

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Lifesource-Mn-Nd-Sd

11/13/2025

Rohit built his life around purpose — serving others, raising good humans, staying active in his community. He was always giving back.

2013 changed everything.

It began quietly, in work meetings, when he realized he couldn’t follow what was being said. Soon, the confusion gave way to something far worse. His body started to swell with severe water retention until he could barely recognize the person in the mirror. He was exhausted all the time. “Sometimes I had to pull my car over,” he said. “I just couldn’t stay awake.”

Doctors soon delivered devastating news no one wants to hear: his kidneys and pancreas were failing. Rohit was placed on the transplant waiting list and told to prepare for a long road ahead as he waited for an organ donor.

Rohit is here with us today because someone said yes to organ donation and gave him a second chance to continue serving others and giving back.

Reflecting on his life, the gift of organ donation wasn’t just about his own recovery. It was about everyone who loved him.

“If something had happened to me,” he said, “my parents would have lost their son, and my boys wouldn’t have had their dad.”

That understanding gave his new life deeper meaning. His sons have seen the power of organ donation firsthand and have become advocates themselves. They saw what a stranger’s act of generosity can do. Now, they talk about donation too.

Take a moment to read more about his journey here - - https://www.life-source.org/latest/a-second-chance-at-life-rohits-organ-transplant-journey-from-illness-to-renewal/

11/12/2025

Choosing to register as an organ donor today is an honorable decision. But have you ever wondered how donation works or who manages the process? Get the facts and stay informed – you can make a difference! https://www.life-source.org/donation/

11/11/2025

Organ donor recipients and families whose loved one became a donor, came together to handcraft beautiful beaded dragonfly ornaments.

These will be given to families in remembrance of their loved who so generously gave the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.

Stay tuned to see how the story of the Dragonfly unfolds as we head into Give to the Max Day next week!

11/06/2025

If loving LifeSource apparel is wrong, we don’t want to be right.

We’ve extended the deadline just for you! Shop the pop-up before it closes on SUNDAY!

https://stcroixprint.com/lifesource/shop/products/all?page=1

11/06/2025

November is Eye Donation Month!

Check out the inspiring story of Silas, who at two years old is finally able to see - all thanks to the gift of life 💙

Grabbing for a toy may look like normal infant behavior, but for Silas, this moment meant that he could finally see. Silas was born in December 2023 with a very rare eye condition that causes the cornea to become opaque rather than clear, and his mother, Ellie, was told he would be blind. After getting a second opinion, cornea experts at OSHU Casey Eye Institute suggested cornea transplants could help restore sight to both eyes and he had his first procedure in March of 2024. Because Silas’ condition was so rare, they couldn’t be certain the treatment would work – until Silas reached out for the toy. At almost 2 years old, he has had three corneal transplant surgeries. The older Silas gets, the fewer transplants he’ll need. Ellie is hopeful the next one will be able to last up to five years, and Silas’ care team is hopeful he’ll go on to have a relatively clear vision with little to no issues.

November is Eye Donation Month! All month long, we will help raise awareness about cornea donation and transplantation, honor the gift of sight given by donors and their families, and celebrate cornea transplant recipients who are now able to live their lives to the fullest. Join us in spreading the word and helping to give the gift of sight! 💙💚 Thank you to VisionGift for this follow-up story!

11/03/2025

This Saturday, stop by BB's Pub for the 3rd Annual Burgers for Birger Event!

If you're in the Sioux Falls area, consider stopping by for a bite! With every purchase of a burger, $5 will be donated to LifeSource.

Burgers for Birger is held in memory of Shane Birger, who passed away in November of 2022 and became an organ donor. Check out the event page for all the details - - https://www.facebook.com/share/17mpbfxwcr/

11/01/2025

Today is the day! Join us as we kick off early giving for Give to the Max Day!

In Minnesota, there are nearly 2,300 people waiting for a life-saving transplant. With your help, we are able to provide education and resources to our community, empowering more people to say yes to organ donation.

Consider making a gift today, because together, we can end the waitlist. Visit - -

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Lifesource-Mn-Nd-Sd

10/31/2025

Did you know that one organ donor can save more than 75 lives? It's an easy way to make a big impact - no bones about it!

10/30/2025

Join us in celebrating Dia de los Mu***os!

Dia de los Mu***os (commonly known as Day of the Dead) is celebrated annually on November 1st and 2nd and is a holiday to honor deceased loved ones. It is one of the most significant celebrated traditions among the Hispanic and Latin American cultures. People celebrate the belief that they will one day be together again with their loved ones.

One, of many, ways to celebrate is by creating an Ofrenda! Families construct ofrendas (altars) adorned with photos, Marigold flowers, favorite foods and snacks, etc. of their loved ones. This is done as a way to honor and welcome the spirits of loved ones back home.

If you were to create an Ofrenda to honor your loved one, what would you include?? Comment using emoji's below!!

Check out the Ofrenda's that have been created at the office for some inspiration! 🏵️ 🥖 🖼️

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10/29/2025

CBS News aired an important story showing how organ donors save lives and how experts at organ procurement organizations go above and beyond to ensure those final wishes are fulfilled.

Go behind the scenes with CBS and Gift of Life Michigan and follow organ donor hero Mitch Potter, who saved four lives.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqEYV8Cd9H8

A decision to donate saved multiple lives—watch how one man's organs were matched and delivered across the country.CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored stre...

10/28/2025

Our pop-up store is open! 🎉

Shop your favorite LifeSource gear — cozy sweatshirts, comfy tees, and more — now through November 7th.

If today’s cold, rainy weather has you reaching for another layer… consider it the perfect sign to stock up on some warm LifeSource swag.

Get yours now! https://stcroixprint.com/lifesource/shop/home