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Tomorrow is National Thank a Mail Carrier Day! Live On Nebraska is thanking our wonderful mailman for helping connect ou...
02/04/2026

Tomorrow is National Thank a Mail Carrier Day! Live On Nebraska is thanking our wonderful mailman for helping connect our donation community. We urge you to leave a treat, a kind note, or share a word of thanks to your mail carrier for playing such an important role in keeping us all connected! 💌

This February, we are celebrating National Heart Month by sharing stories of recipients and what their new heart has tau...
02/03/2026

This February, we are celebrating National Heart Month by sharing stories of recipients and what their new heart has taught them. ❤️

"My new heart has taught me how to be thankful for life, because I wouldn't be alive without it. I thank God that He had someone who was willing to give their daughter's heart to me. That is an opportunity that other sick people might have not gotten. Now I'm able to spread life to others, share a positive spirit wherever I go, and do and say things that will lift other people up." - Jeremiah Robbins, celebrating 13 years with his new heart

"My word for the year is Hope. My name is Modesta Flores González, and I am an organ transplant recipient whose transpla...
02/01/2026

"My word for the year is Hope. My name is Modesta Flores González, and I am an organ transplant recipient whose transplant saved my life. Several years ago, my kidneys stopped working, likely due to the diabetes I have lived with for more than 33 years. I was on dialysis for eight years, and although I heard about the possibility of a transplant, at first I did not believe it was something attainable for me. I thought the wait would be far too long. With faith in God, I found the courage one day to talk about it with my mother. She was filled with joy and, from that moment on, never stopped praying for me. Thanks to God, my mother, and a wonderful person who, before passing, had the privilege of being a donor, I received a new opportunity at life. Today, I give heartfelt thanks to God, the donor, my mother, and my daughters, who were always by my side with love and patience. Nine years after receiving my transplant, I feel well and happy, knowing that there are generous people who, even in death, give life to others. Because of this experience, my daughters and I have decided to be donors when God calls us home. Thank you to everyone who shares information and promotes organ donation. 🙏" - Modesta Flores González, kidney recipient

"Mi palabra del año es Esperanza. Mi nombre es Modesta Flores González y soy una persona trasplantada de un órgano que me salvó la vida. Hace algunos años, mis riñones dejaron de funcionar, posiblemente a causa de la diabetes que he tenido por más de 33 años. Estuve en diálisis durante ocho años y, aunque escuché sobre la posibilidad de un trasplante, al principio no creía que fuera algo alcanzable para mí. Pensaba que la espera sería demasiado larga. Con fe en Dios, un día me animé a hablarlo con mi mamá. Ella se llenó de alegría y desde entonces no dejó de orar por mí. Gracias a Dios, a mi madre y a esa persona maravillosa que, antes de partir, tuvo el privilegio de ser donador, recibí una nueva oportunidad de vida. Hoy agradezco profundamente a Dios, al donador, a mi mamá y a mis hijas, quienes siempre estuvieron a mi lado con amor y paciencia. Después de nueve años de haber recibido el trasplante, me siento bien y feliz, confirmando que existen personas generosas que, aun al morir, dan vida a otros. Por esta experiencia, mis hijas y yo hemos decidido ser donadoras cuando Dios nos llame. Gracias a quienes comparten información y promueven la donación de órganos. 🙏" - Modesta Flores González, beneficiaria de riñón

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"My word for the year is healthy! I had some issues in the past year, but in spite of those, my donated lungs remain hea...
01/31/2026

"My word for the year is healthy! I had some issues in the past year, but in spite of those, my donated lungs remain healthy! Maintaining that health helps me move when I would rather not. Onward & upward in the New Year!" - Joan Hopkins, lung recipient

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"My word is purpose. I received a liver transplant when I was two years old, so I’ve spent almost my entire life living ...
01/30/2026

"My word is purpose. I received a liver transplant when I was two years old, so I’ve spent almost my entire life living with a transplanted liver. Because of organ donation, I didn’t just get more time, I got the chance to grow up and find direction in my life. Living with a transplant has shaped how I see the world and inspired my interest in transplant and immunology research. My purpose is to honor my donor by giving back, advocating for organ donation, and working to improve the lives of transplant recipients like myself." - Victor Rivero, liver recipient

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With the start of a new year often comes resolutions, hopes for change, and excitement for future plans. Instead of givi...
01/30/2026

With the start of a new year often comes resolutions, hopes for change, and excitement for future plans. Instead of giving something up, what if you decided to add something fulfilling into your schedule? 💙💚

Do you have a connection to donation and transplantation? Are you passionate about organ, tissue and eye donation? If so, turn those passions and experiences into a resolution to give back your time with Live On Nebraska.

Volunteer opportunities at our organization include sharing your story, helping at events throughout the year, and helping educate others about the importance of donation.

Sound like something you'd like to try? If so, visit our website at https://liveonnebraska.org/volunteer/ and fill out an application. Our Volunteer & Events Coordinator will get in touch with you about next steps.

"I choose the word Renewal because this year, I want to walk in restored strength, deeper purpose, and a sense of life u...
01/29/2026

"I choose the word Renewal because this year, I want to walk in restored strength, deeper purpose, and a sense of life unfolding in new and meaningful ways. Renewal reflects the truth that even after seasons of loss, something powerful can rise—hope can return, purpose can deepen, and love can continue its work.

Organ donation embodies that same spirit. It is renewal in its purest form: one life offering another the chance to begin again. It reminds me that legacy doesn’t end; it transforms. It lives on in the breath, heartbeat, and future of someone else. That truth brings comfort, reverence, and a profound sense of connection.

As I move into 2026, I carry Renewal as my word— a word to share with others that healing is possible, that purpose can be reborn, and that the generosity of donors and their families continues to create new beginnings every single day. Their courage and compassion remind me that even in the hardest moments, life still finds a way to give, to grow, and to renew." - Erica Manns-Keyes, niece of donor hero, Ann (pictured)

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"My word is great-grandkids!!! Since my transplant I've gotten to see three of these added to our family. One of which w...
01/28/2026

"My word is great-grandkids!!! Since my transplant I've gotten to see three of these added to our family. One of which will need a heart in the future!!" - John Rod, heart recipient

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In observance of National Spouse Day, we honor Amanda Houston, whose love, advocacy, and steady presence carried her hus...
01/27/2026

In observance of National Spouse Day, we honor Amanda Houston, whose love, advocacy, and steady presence carried her husband, Wayne Houston, through kidney disease and into renewed life after transplant. From the moment they learned Wayne would need a kidney transplant, Amanda stepped fully into her role as caregiver, researching, journaling questions, attending every appointment, and even exploring whether she could be a living donor herself. She understood how critical timing was and did everything she could to help Wayne avoid the long and difficult road of dialysis.

Amanda became Wayne’s voice and shield, handling appointments, insurance paperwork, and the countless details of transplant preparation so he could focus on staying healthy. Her diligence mattered deeply, especially when they received life-changing news from Nebraska Medicine: due to an important correction addressing racial bias in a long-used kidney lab calculation, Wayne’s wait time was retroactively adjusted by two years. That change made it possible for him to receive a transplant sooner and avoid prolonged dialysis.

When the call finally came just days after Thanksgiving, Amanda and Wayne were stunned, grateful, and aware that their joy came alongside another family’s loss. Through surgery and recovery, Amanda continued to advocate fiercely, setting medication alarms, tracking restrictions, asking questions, and proudly embracing her role as Wayne’s “bootleg nurse.” Together, they turned uncertainty into a routine built on consistency, faith, and teamwork because for them, this second chance is to be nurtured and honored.

Reflecting on the journey, Amanda often shares this advice with others waiting for a transplant: “Journal everything—questions, appointments, medications, how you’re feeling. It helps you stay grounded and prepared. Don’t try to do this alone. Have one consistent person—friend, family, whoever—who shows up with you. Consistency makes all the difference.”

Today, Wayne is thriving, and they fully embrace how this journey reshaped their lives. It deepened their love, strengthened their partnership, and reaffirmed their vows, in sickness and in health. Amanda remains grateful for the gift of life, the power of advocacy, and the reminder that love shows up in the small, steady moments every single day. ❤️

January is National Hobby Month! 🎨🏃‍♂️🎶 Every year, transplant recipients are able to return to their favorite hobbies o...
01/25/2026

January is National Hobby Month! 🎨🏃‍♂️🎶 Every year, transplant recipients are able to return to their favorite hobbies or take up new ones, all thanks to the generosity of their donors.

"I wanted to live a healthier lifestyle after my transplant; I also believe this is the best way to honor my donor hero. Our kids ran at various levels and inspired me to start training for my first half-marathon. Since then, I have run two half-marathons and one marathon. At 50 years old, this is the best I have ever felt. None of this would be possible without my donor hero and their family!" - Brad Schwaninger, recipient

Today is National Compliment Day and a great opportunity to talk with friends, family, or even strangers about donation....
01/24/2026

Today is National Compliment Day and a great opportunity to talk with friends, family, or even strangers about donation. Spread the love, and let someone know that you "like their heart!" ❤️

"My word for the year is Hope. Hope embodies the gift of life and the unwavering optimism that organ donation brings to ...
01/24/2026

"My word for the year is Hope. Hope embodies the gift of life and the unwavering optimism that organ donation brings to recipients and donor families. It reminds me that every act of generosity creates a ripple of possibility. My greatest hope is that one day, no one will wait for a lifesaving organ—that each person in need will be given the chance to live fully and thrive." - Paula Wilson, Director of Family & Hospital Services, Live On Nebraska

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