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Anna Reidenbach

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As a Donate Life Arizona volunteer, Anna shares
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Noel Rivera Fuentes

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Alysson’s dad, Noel, saved many
lives as an organ and tissue donor.

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Oliver Crawford

Heart Recipient

Oliver’s life was saved by a generous organ donor.

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Donate Life Arizona

2 days ago

Donate Life Arizona

Happy ADOT MVD Saves Lives Month! We like to dedicate each August to our lifesaving partnership with the MVD. Because of their efforts year-round, we are able to save more lives in the state of Arizona! ...

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3 days ago

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"Kevin Michael Taylor was a magnetic, full of life, energetic, musical, humorous and one-of-a-kind man. He died tragically at the age of 35 due to a longboarding accident where he suffered a brain injury.

In his awe-inspiring life many thought of him as Superman as he was incredibly handsome, with a sculpted body through dedication and training, and because he was so agile and athletic. He would regularly climb buildings with his bare hands for fun and hike the highest mountains. He was full of creativity and an artist. He dedicated the last eight years of his life to make a one-of-a-kind poker app. His aesthetic for design and modern application was bar none. All that knew him, loved and admired him. I was honored and gifted for life by being his wife.

His last gift to the world was to be a hero and donate his heart to a 69-year-old man in Nebraska, right kidney to a 28-year-old woman inflicted with incurable kidney failure, his left kidney and liver were donated to a 55-year-old man in California, giving him a second chance at life. Lastly, his pancreas has gone to researchers at Banner – University Medical Center, and right lung has gone to Translational Genomics Research Institute.

While losing his life, he brought life to others."

Register in Kevin's honor at www.LiveOnAZ.org/stories/Kevin-Michael-Taylor. #DonateLife ...

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Become part of Kevin's story and register as an organ, eye and tissue donor in their honor. You will also stand as part of the visible and powerful symbol that bears testimony to selfless giving and offers tangible hope to those who are in need of transplants - the Wall of Life. Visit https://www.li...
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4 days ago

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Start this month with a heart full of love and happiness! #donatelife ...

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1 week ago

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Every day people die waiting for an organ transplant. When you register as an organ donor, you have the power to save eight lives. #DonateLifeRegister as an organ donor and learn more at www.save8today.com Every day people die waiting for an organ transplant. When you register as an organ donor, yo... ...

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“I’ve fully embraced Emerson’s idea that ‘you cannot extend a kindness too soon, because you never know how soon it will be too late,’” says birth tissue donor mom, Nikki. “By exposing my daughter to the idea of generosity upon birth, I hope to set the tone for a life filled with acts of kindness.”

This mom became a birth tissue donor after her scheduled c-section. This safe, free and painless process provides potential aid in healing. As her daughter grows up, she gets to know that she was born a lifesaver. 🥰

To learn more about birth tissue donation, visit BirthTissue.dnaz.org. ...

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Every day people die waiting for an organ transplant. When you register as an organ donor, you have the power to save eight lives. ow.ly/YW2150vrduA #DonateLife @mydnwest

"Hannah was an amazing girl full of life. Hannah’s choice to become an organ donor was hers alone. Nobody asked her or suggested it to her, she made that decision because that’s just the kind of person she was. Such…

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Kaden Jones’ little, eager feet pattered against the pavement. The 3-year-old bolted across the lawn screaming, “Come play with me!” Just a few months ago, that same bouncing toddler was awaiting a new heart.…

Danny’s decision to give others a second chance helped more than 20 people, combining donated skin tissue, bone tissue, corneas and organs. “I think he would be happy that he was able to help other people,” says…

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  • "Nancy was a very special lady we lost in December 2018. Anyone who was privileged to know her, knew her as a very kind and generous person...The loss has left an enormous emptiness, but she still continues to give through the donation of her skin tissue." ⁠ ⁠ Register in Nancy's honor at the link in our bio. #DonateLife #signupsavelives #tissuedonation
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  • "James Byron Greer was born on March 2, 2005. He gained his angel wings in December 2018.  Everything Byron did, he did big. He loved big, he played big, he danced big, he dreamed big, and he gave big. His last selfless act was the gifting of his organs, which have already changed the fate of three women and their families. He lives on through his amazing gift. Byron’s life was too short, yet he managed to accomplish truly wonderful things. He changed lives. He saved lives. He died a hero.  Byron, you will forever be remembered by all of us. We love you."  Register in Byron's honor at the link in our bio. ❤️
  • It's #NationalArizonaDay! We are thrilled that 3,659,217 Arizonans have said YES to donation. Comment why you are a registered organ, tissue and cornea donor in Arizona! •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ •⁣ #donatelife #arizona #signupsavelives #arizonaflag  
  • "I want to share my son Chadd’s story. Chadd was one of seven beautiful children, and had an amazing heart for his fellow man and any animal that needed rescuing. Chadd was happy, funny and a blast to be around, and loved his family very much.⠀ ⠀ Chadd made a very fatal error in judgement that left my beautiful boy’s brain damaged beyond repair. Because of his life spent helping and caring for others, we decided he would be happiest continuing to help even after he was gone. Through his gift, two people were saved right away, while his other organs are being used for treatment and research to help others in the future.⠀ ⠀ We had Chadd for 31 awesome years here with us, now he will continue to live on in others. What a legacy, I can see his smile now, knowing this made him happy.⠀ ⠀ We love and miss you, Chadd ❤️"⠀ ⠀ Register in Chadd's honor at the link in our bio. #SignUpSaveLives #DonateLife #liveon
  • This #Pride2019 we are calling attention to the fact that anyone can register as an organ, tissue and cornea donor, no matter who you love. In the end, love is what makes donation possible! #DonateLife #SignUpSaveLives #LoveisLove
  • Happy #FlagDay! Our Donate Life flag is flying high in honor of all of those who have given and received the gift of life. ❤️
  • ❤️ 𝓼𝓱𝓸𝔀 𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓭𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼 ❤️
  • "Nicholas loved life and helping others to the point of denying himself. I am reminded of an incident when he was in elementary school and I had just bought him a new winter coat and he came home without it. I learned that he had given his coat to another child who did not have one. He stated to me that we were rich (we were not) and I could just buy him another one. I knew then that my son had a heart of gold.⠀ ⠀ After graduation in 2002, Nick earned the right to wear the title of United States Marine and shortly thereafter deployed to Iraq. When his unit returned to the States eleven months later, and just as I was making my plane reservations to greet him at Camp Pendleton, I learned that he would not be with his unit because he volunteered to remain overseas an additional five weeks. Although I was a bit disappointed, I was extremely proud of his unselfish action. He later explained to me that he wanted to give his “brothers” who had wives and children the chance to see their families first.⠀ ⠀ After fulfilling his obligation with the Marine Corps, Nicholas moved to Tucson, Arizona and was a student at Pima Community College. Nick loved everything art and loved to draw. His work can be seen in schools, homes and businesses including a portrait of Maya Angelou at Barnes & Noble in Tucson.⠀ ⠀ When Nick’s transition from this world was imminent, without hesitation I asked that Donate Life be contacted because I knew that he would have wanted to help someone else in any way that he could.⠀ ⠀ He would always say to me “This is not goodbye, just so long for now,” and yet he still lives on.⠀ ⠀ Amazing father, son, brother and friend⠀ ⠀ ~Generosity Transforms the World" ❤️
  • This April, we were thrilled to work with 52 dedicated hospital, health care and community partners to help 884 new individuals join the DonateLifeAZ Registry!⠀ ⠀ As part of Heroes for Hope, these organizations hosted flag-raising ceremonies and registration tables, posted on social media and encouraged their friends and families to register.⠀ ⠀ Congratulations to our top three winners!⠀ 1. Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (@BUMCP4Hope): 124 new registrations⠀ 2. @FlyingBassetBrewing: 102 new registrations⠀ 3. @DignityHealthAZ St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center: 92 new registrations⠀ ⠀ If you were a part of these efforts, thank you for your dedication to the gift of life! Interested in learning more and participating in 2020? Visit www.HeroesforHopeAZ.org.
  • 🏀GIVEAWAY: Meet Phoenix Mercury’s Brittney Griner🏀 Show your PRIDE for Donation! Donate Life Arizona has partnered with the @phoenixmercury with an exciting giveaway! Enter to win two tickets to watch a game and enjoy a post-game meet and greet with Brittney Griner on PRIDE night, Friday, June 14! * Rules to enter: -It only takes 38 seconds to register as an organ donor. Create your own #38secondchallenge video, showing what else you can do in 38 seconds. -Share the video on your social media, use the hashtag #38secondchallenge and tag @donatelifeaz. The videos with the most likes will win! -Need inspiration? Check out the link in our bio. * DNA will announce five winners Thursday, June 6 at 2 p.m. MST.
  • Michael Russell, affectionately known as “Mickey,” was a U.S. Army veteran and had just completed the hiring process with the Scottsdale Police Department because he believed his mission in life was to serve. He passed away in the summer of 2017, but not before writing a letter roughly a year before to explain his wish to become a donor “so that I can continue to serve even in death.” His mother, Stephanie Russell, says she’s proud of her son who cared for other people the way he did. Even after death, Mickey’s generosity helped restore vision for two people and he donated tissue to help countless people heal and have a second chance at a fulfilling life. #DonateLife #MemorialDay #SignUpSaveLives
  • "Carson Robert von Aspen was 17 years old. He loved his family, his friends and playing varsity basketball for his high school. He graduated in May 2018, with hopes of becoming a psychologist to treat military veterans suffering from PTSD and mental illness. His dreams fell short when he ended his life in June 2018, less than one month shy of his 18th birthday.⠀ 🔹⠀ Donor Network has always held a special place in the von Aspen home as Carson’s grandmother received a lifesaving heart transplant 15 years ago. We know Carson’s desire to help others would be carried out with his gift of donation. We miss him so very much but know his desire to help others will be carried on by the gift of life he continues to give others with the gift of donation."⠀ 🔹⠀ Register to save a life in Carson's honor at the link in our bio. #donatelife #signupsavelives⠀ ⠀
  • During National Donate Life Month, 67 people were touched by the selflessness of a stranger who chose to give life. ❤ How did you make a difference during #DonateLifeMonth? #SignUpSaveLives
  • Know what else you can do in 38 seconds? Register as an organ and tissue donor at the link in our bio! Do your own #38secondchallenge, tag @donatelifeaz and share it to show others how easy it is to register! (and yes, she is that good at hula hooping!)
  • It's National Nurses Week! Nurses are a critical and invaluable part of the care team for all patients, including donor and transplant patients and their families. Thank you for your dedication to saving lives every day! #nursesweek #transplantnurses #lifesaver
  • "John was my best friend and husband of 18 years, father of three for 35 years, uncle for 50 plus years, brother for 65 years, grandpa for eight years and friends to many through his lifetime. You knew when you met John, he left a piece of himself with all that he touched. He loved life and the relationships he nurtured and fostered along the way..."⁣ •⁣ Read more of John's story and register in his honor at the link in our bio. #SignUpSaveLives #DonateLife
  • ❤️❤️❤️#PediatricTransplantWeek #heartvalve #DonateLife
  • The then 4-year-old Gabriella Vega had just started to experience life when doctors recognized a murmur in her heart. Multiple tests showed Vega had an enlarged heart and two other heart conditions. Vega would eventually go into heart failure without a transplant.⁣ 💕⁣ After 97 days on the waiting list, she received her gift of life and quickly resumed her life as a healthy young girl—growing into a healthy teenager.⁣ 💕⁣ Her mother, Kristi Vega Gutierrez, found a new appreciation for people who selflessly chose donation.⁣ “You can’t take your organs with you, but they can give new life to someone in need,” she writes on “Gabriella’s Heart,” a blog about her family’s connection to donation. #PediatricTransplantWeek
  • Through their selfless gifts, these donors gave hope and healing to others, and we honor them each and every day. 💚💙⁣ Additionally, this shows the incredible importance of registering as an organ and tissue donor and talking to your family about your decision to save lives. #SignUpSaveLives #donatelife #linkinbio
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