Donor Network West

Donor Network West Donor Network West is a federally designated nonprofit, 501(c)3, organ procurement and tissue recove Organ, eye, and tissue donation offers the hope to heal.

Established in 1987, we serve more than 13 million people and connect a donor’s gift to those in need in 45 counties in Northern California and Northern Nevada. The generous decisions of donors and their families allow us to recover and allocate organs and tissues for transplantation and research. We are able to carry out our mission of saving and healing lives thanks to our partnership with 175 hospitals, doctors, nurses, more than 500 funeral homes and 44 coroners and medical examiners. Donor Network West is proud to be a Donate Life organization and an accredited member of the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). We are additionally members of Donate Life California and Donate Life Nevada.

When we educate our diverse communities about organ, eye and tissue donation, many of our community members are suprised...
02/11/2026

When we educate our diverse communities about organ, eye and tissue donation, many of our community members are suprised at the incredible that tissue donation is, and how these donations also heals lives and lead to better health overtime. What isn't included in the amazing 2,910 tissue donors who healed lives across our service area, are the babies who entered the world as heroes alongside their mothers.

Our Birth Tissue Donation program was introduced in early 2025, led by Matt Graves, our Vice President of Tissue and Donor Operations, allowing mothers to donate their placenta following childbirth, a decision that 397 amazing mothers said YES to, as they received one of their greatest gifts of all. These tissues, which are typically discarded after delivery, can instead be donated for transplantation, research and education.

Alongside these incredible mothers, our communities across Northern Nevada and Northern California chose at large to give the gift of healing to their neightbors, by saying yes to tissue donation.

Click here to learn more about the incredible work done in our communities in tandem with our hospital partners and transplant centers: https://loom.ly/ZIN-qZU

It’s Super Bowl weekend, and the BIG Game is almost here! We’re proud to share the statewide California OPO collaborati...
02/08/2026

It’s Super Bowl weekend, and the BIG Game is almost here!

We’re proud to share the statewide California OPO collaborative ad featured in the Official Super Bowl LX Program booklet. Check it out online here! Page 255.

Let’s continue to amplify our mission and shine a spotlight on the life-saving power of organ, ey,e and tissue donation.

Join us in making a difference and check out our message to the NFL world, here: https://loom.ly/nfNGqNM

02/06/2026

In less than two weeks, we will gather at the Conservatory to honor hope, generosity, and the extraordinary impact of our partners and donors on Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.

The Heart of Hope Gala is quickly approaching, and a limited number of seats remain. We would be honored to have you join us for this meaningful evening. ❤💫

To purchase tickets, please visit: our link in bio!

02/06/2026

In less than two weeks, we will gather at the Conservatory to honor hope, generosity, and the extraordinary impact of our partners and donors on Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.

The Heart of Hope Gala is quickly approaching, and a limited number of seats remain. We would be honored to have you join us for this meaningful evening. ❤💫

To purchase tickets, please visit: https://donornetworkwest.givevirtuous.org/Event/2026-heart-of-hope-gala

Donor Network West observes American Heart Month every February, in conjunction with Black History Month, to highlight t...
02/06/2026

Donor Network West observes American Heart Month every February, in conjunction with Black History Month, to highlight the importance of heart health and organ donation. This American Heart Month, we encourage you to take proactive steps to prevent cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, through heart-healthy diets, regular exercise, and managing risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol. By By promoting awareness and encouraging people to register as organ donors, American Heart Month fosters a community effort to improve heart health and save lives.

Visit our website to learn more about AHM, and download facts, stories and shareables: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/shareables/american-heart-month/

The countdown is on ⏰10 days until the Heart of Hope Gala—and just a few seats remain!Don’t miss this night of hope, hea...
02/04/2026

The countdown is on ⏰
10 days until the Heart of Hope Gala—and just a few seats remain!
Don’t miss this night of hope, hearts, and impact. 💫
✨ Reserve your seat now: https://loom.ly/50Hhk6o

This Black History Month, Donor Network West is celebrating the incredible contributions the Black American community ha...
02/01/2026

This Black History Month, Donor Network West is celebrating the incredible contributions the Black American community has made and continues to make in healthcare. We're privileged to celebrate Black History in conjunction with American Heart Month and educate our communities on the importance of healthcare in the Black/African American community, the importance of maintaining a healthy heart, and how far a heart transplant can go.

Of the total candidates currently waiting for a kidney transplant, 27.8% were Black/African American. With more than 29,000 African Americans waiting for an organ transplant, Black Americans make up the largest group of multiethnic people needing an organ transplant. This is why it is vital for more people to register to become organ donors. The need for intercultural donations is even more significant as organ transplantations' success rate and future success increase interculturally. American Heart Month is imperative because heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. One person dies every 33 seconds from cardiovascular disease.

When we educate our diverse communities about organ, eye and tissue donation, many of our community members are suprised...
01/29/2026

When we educate our diverse communities about organ, eye and tissue donation, many of our community members are suprised at the incredible that tissue donation is, and how these donations also heals lives and lead to better health overtime. What isn't included in the amazing 2,910 tissue donors who healed lives across our service area, are the babies who entered the world as heroes alongside their mothers.

Our Birth Tissue Donation program was introduced in early 2025, led by Matt Graves, our Vice President of Tissue and Donor Operations, allowing mothers to donate their placenta following childbirth, a decision that 397 amazing mothers said YES to, as they received one of their greatest gifts of all. These tissues, which are typically discarded after delivery, can instead be donated for transplantation, research and education.

Alongside these incredible mothers, our communities across Northern Nevada and Northern California chose at large to give the gift of healing to their neightbors, by saying yes to tissue donation.

If you wish to learn more about tissue donation, please click here: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-donation/types-of-tissue-donation/

This year, on Valentine's Day and National Donor Day at The Conservatory in San Francisco, Donor Network West Foundation...
01/28/2026

This year, on Valentine's Day and National Donor Day at The Conservatory in San Francisco, Donor Network West Foundation will have the honor and privilege of celebrating the incredible work of our amazing colleagues across the 170 hospital partners and transplant centers we serve alongside in our mission at the Heart of Hope Gala.

The award winners have been selected from an amazing group of life-saving heroes, and the list proceeds as follows:

Mary Kjosness - Heart of Hope Award
John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center

Salinas Valley ICU / OR Team - Hands of Healing Award
Salinas Valley Health Medical Center

Dr. Arash Afshinnik - Industry Partner Award
Community Regional Medical Center

Derrick Glum - Caring Heart Award
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Shannon Yrigoyen - Teresa Shafer Award
Sutter Health / California Pacific Medical Center

Lisa Bradshaw - Beacon of Hope Award
Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary Inc.

Dr. Chris Freise - Dedication of Giving Award
UCSF Health

Gerri James - Champion of Compassion Award
Stanford Medicine Children's Health

President's Award Winner:

Dr. Ryan Howard
Kaweah Health

Julie Ann Madirossian
San Ramon Regional Medical Center

Dr. Moussa Yazbeck
John Muir Health Walnut Creek

Guests will enjoy a night of inspiration and recognition as we present these prestigious awards, celebrating extraordinary contributions to the donation and transplantation community. More than a gala, Heart of Hope is a heartfelt fundraiser that fuels our mission to save and heal lives—one donor, one recipient, and one act of hope at a time.

In 2025, Donor Network West, alongside our transplant centers and hospital partners across Northern California and North...
01/26/2026

In 2025, Donor Network West, alongside our transplant centers and hospital partners across Northern California and Northern Nevada, facilitated the from 465 donor heroes who said YES to donation, and whose lives we honor alongside their donor families. Those 465 donors are honored by the 1,269 organs transplanted and 1,114 recipients across our donation service area who received those gifts, leading to a second chance at life.

Each gift saved and healed a life. These successes are only possible and are a testament to collaboration in organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation, as we work with transplant centers and over 170 hospitals to coordinate the donation and transplantation of life-saving organs throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada.

Stay tuned this week as we continue to break down the incredible generosity, collaboration, and gift-giving love that runs throughout our donation service area and the communities that thrive within them.

Learn more about donation, here: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-donation/

This month, Donor Network West had the privilege of introducing another incredible set of new hires to the world of orga...
01/16/2026

This month, Donor Network West had the privilege of introducing another incredible set of new hires to the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation. Our new hires learned how their work and passion will impact their communities and the , and why our mission matters.

Being part of the Donor Network West team means being part of a culture that emphasizes teamwork, integrity, diversity, and a passion for making a difference in others' lives.

Visit the link below and consider a career with purpose at Donor Network West, where we are committed to saving and healing lives. 🦸‍♂️

Careers: https://www.donornetworkwest.org/about-us/careers/

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About Donor Network West

Donor Network West is a federally designated nonprofit, 501(c)3, organ procurement and tissue recovery organization (OPO). Established in 1987, we serve more than 13 million people and connect a donor’s gift to those in need in 45 counties in Northern California and Northern Nevada.

Organ, eye, and tissue donation offers the hope to heal. The generous decisions of donors and their families allow us to recover and allocate organs and tissues for transplantation and research. We are able to carry out our mission of saving and healing lives thanks to our partnership with 175 hospitals, doctors, nurses, more than 500 funeral homes and 44 coroners and medical examiners.

Donor Network West is proud to be a Donate Life organization and an accredited member of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). We are additionally members of Donate Life California and Donate Life Nevada.