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Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time

Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time

Jun 6, 2016 | Get involved, News, Patient

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.

Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time

Florida Donor Parents Honored with NDM Award for Excellence

Jun 1, 2015 | Get involved, News, Patient

UNOS presented David and Susan Caples the 2015 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of their untiring efforts as donation advocates.

Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time

Social Worker Honored with NDM Award for Excellence

Jun 23, 2014 | Get involved, News, Patient

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) presented Barbara Lee, M.S.W., of Greenville, N.C., the 2014 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of her work as a donation champion for more than two decades.  The award was presented during UNOS’ June...
Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time

Michigan Woman Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence

Jun 24, 2013 | Get involved, News, Patient

Patty Jo Herndon of Chelsea, Mich., has received the 2013 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for her volunteer efforts to promote organ, eye and tissue donation since 1997.  The Award for Excellence was presented during the June board meeting of United...
Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time

New Jersey Man Honored with National Award of Excellence for Organ Donation Advocacy

Jun 25, 2012 | Get involved, News, Patient

RICHMOND, Va., June 25, 2012 – Tom Gano of Cherry Hill, N.J. has received the 2012 National Donor Memorial Award of Excellence for his outstanding volunteer efforts in promoting organ and tissue donation. The award was presented during the June board meeting of United...
Organ Recipient Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for the first time

Vermont Man Honored with National Award of Excellence for Organ Donation Advocacy

Jun 28, 2011 | Get involved, News, Patient

James Carter of Underhill, Vt., was honored with the 2011 National Donor Memorial Award of Excellence for his extraordinary volunteer efforts in promoting organ donation for more than two decades. The award was presented during the June board meeting of the Organ...
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