UNOS announces national donor memorial award winner
This is the first time in the award’s history that it was bestowed upon the family member of an organ recipient.
Fallen Soldier Donor Memorial Unveiling
The Fallen Soldier Donor Memorial statue will be unveiled in a ceremony on November 10 at 9 a.m. ET at United Network for Organ Sharing in Richmond, Va., as will a companion plaque that will hang at Landstuhl Military Hospital in Germany. Due to space constraints the ceremony is by invitation only. Watch the the ceremony live on UNOS’ Facebook page.
Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) presented Harvey J. Steele of Toledo, Ohio, the 2016 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of his untiring efforts as a donation advocate.
Public comment sought on criteria for research involving transplantation to HIV-positive donor organs to HIV-positive recipients
The criteria are being developed in accord with the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act, also known as the HOPE Act.
Florida Donor Parents Honored with NDM Award for Excellence
UNOS presented David and Susan Caples the 2015 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of their untiring efforts as donation advocates.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals to sponsor 2015 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and delivering life-transforming therapies for patients with severe and life-threatening rare diseases, will be a lead sponsor of the 2015 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence.