NJ Sharing NetworkI had the privilege of speaking with a donor family today. They shared how knowing their loved one’s gift gave another person a second chance at life. It was a powerful reminder of why the work we do matters.”
Mary Smith
NJ Sharing Network
I had the privilege of speaking with a donor family today. They shared how knowing their loved one’s gift gave another person a second chance at life. It was a powerful reminder of why the work we do matters.
—Mary Smith
NJ Sharing Network issued a Request for Proposals for Cleaning and Janitorial Services.
Interested parties are invited to request the full RFP package, including scope of work, specifications, and submission requirements, by sending an email to:
cdeappolonio@njsharingnetwork.org
Please include your company name and contact information in your request. The RFP documents will be provided electronically upon receipt of your inquiry.
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026 no later than 12:00 PM ET
NJ Sharing Network reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions received. This notice does not constitute a commitment to award a contract(s).
Any questions may be directed to Catherine DeAppolonio, General Counsel & Government Affairs, cdeappolonio@njsharingnetwork.org, Phone: 848-702-3263.
Registering as an organ and tissue donor is now even easier! Thanks to a partnership between Donate Life America and Epic MyChart, users can now sign up directly through MyChart, the nation’s most widely used patient portal.
Nearly 245,000 people have already joined the national donor registry through MyChart, using this simple and secure way to help save and heal lives. To register, log in to your account and look for the Organ Donation registration option.💙💚
NJ Sharing Network issued a Request for Qualifications for Transportation Services.
Interested parties are invited to request the full RFQ package, including scope of work, specifications, and submission requirements, by sending an email to:
cdeappolonio@njsharingnetwork.org.
Please include your company name and contact information in your request. The RFQ documents will be provided electronically upon receipt of your inquiry.
Submission Deadline: April 13, 2026 no later than 12:00 PM ET
NJ Sharing Network reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions received. This notice does not constitute a commitment to award a contract(s).
Any questions may be directed to Catherine DeAppolonio, General Counsel & Government Affairs, cdeappolonio@njsharingnetwork.org, Phone: 848-702-3263.
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) – March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about kidney health and the urgent need for lifesaving organ and tissue donation. According to the National Kidney Foundation, 37 million Americans are living with kidney disease, and nearly 90,000 people are currently waiting for a lifesaving kidney transplant.
For Dr. Faith Krausman of Montclair, those statistics became personal on July 7, 2015, when she received a lifesaving kidney transplant.
“I am alive and thriving because someone said yes to organ donation,” said Dr. Krausman. “Whether through living donation or by registering now as an organ and tissue donor to one day leave the gift of life as your legacy, that single decision can save lives. If sharing my story inspires even one person to register as a donor, it’s worth it.”
Dr. Krausman is the owner of Vet-On-Wheels, a mobile veterinary practice serving northern New Jersey. In 1990, she was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a genetic condition that gradually led to kidney failure. As her kidney function declined, she became increasingly fatigued but continued working and staying active while preparing for transplant.
Facing the reality that she would soon need a kidney; Dr. Krausman shared a heartfelt letter titled “I Need a Kidney” with her close friends and book group. Among the book group members was Judy Summers of Short Hills, a devoted math tutor, mother, and grandmother known for her generosity in supporting numerous charitable causes. True to her nature, Judy quietly sought evaluation for living kidney donation and was soon identified as the transplant match Dr. Krausman needed.
“When Judy told me she was going to be my donor, I was overwhelmed,” said Dr. Krausman. “I am so grateful it’s beyond words. Every single day I feel blessed to have this gift of life.”
The transplant surgery was successful, and her new kidney worked immediately. Within months, she returned to veterinary medicine – and soon after, to running, biking, yoga, and performing music.
In fact, the transplant opened an unexpected new chapter. Dr. Krausman returned to college to pursue a degree in Jazz Studies and saxophone performance, graduating in May 2023. Today, in addition to treating animals throughout the region, she maintains an active musical career performing in jazz ensembles.
“The goal of transplant is to give you your life back,” she said. “I wasn’t restricted. I was restored.”
Dr. Krausman and Judy celebrate their “kidney-versary” each July with a special dinner and participate annually in NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life. Their team’s name, “Keeping the Faith,” reflects both gratitude and hope.
Judy has often said that seeing Dr. Krausman thrive is the greatest reward. As Dr. Krausman shares, “She tells me that giving me her kidney and watching me live my life fully makes her happier than any gift I could ever buy her.”
By sharing her story during National Kidney Month, Dr. Krausman hopes more people will register as organ and tissue donors and consider living donation.
“One person’s decision can change everything,” she said. “You only need one kidney to live – but you can give someone else an entire future.”
PHOTO CAPTION #1 – Montclair Veterinarian Dr. Faith Krausman (Photo credit: Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
PHOTO CAPTION #2 – Dr. Faith Krausman and her living kidney donor Judy Summers (Photo credit: Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
PHOTO CAPTION #3 – (From Left) Ed and Judy Summers join Ron Kaplan, Dr. Faith Krausman, their daughter Rachel Kaplan, and Stafford Enck as they prepare to participate in NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life. (Photo credit: Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
Join us on Saturday, May 17 in Ocean Grove and Sunday, June 8 at our headquarters in New Providence! Learn more and sign up at NJ5K.org.
We’re thrilled to share that NJ Sharing Network has been named Nonprofit Business of the Year (100+ Employees) by NJBiZ!
This prestigious honor is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our incredible team, the generosity of donors and their families, and the steadfast support of our healthcare partners, volunteers, and community members. Together, we are united in our mission to save and enhance lives through organ and tissue donation.
A heartfelt thank you to our staff for their tireless efforts in making “the gift” possible. 💙💚
Let’s continue making a difference—one lifesaving gift at a time—and inspiring even more hope in the years ahead.
July 17, 2024 – In a heartfelt celebration of the 10th anniversary of their lifesaving liver transplant, co-founders of The Wave Set Cameron and Jared Wohl of Little Falls and Livingston, NJ, have announced a philanthropic contribution of $10,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation. This gift will support the newly established Joseph S. Roth Simulation Center, a state-of-the-art training facility at NJ Sharing Network’s (NJSN’s) headquarters. The Simulation Training Center is crucial for enhancing the education and training of healthcare professionals, ensuring they are well-equipped to manage organ and tissue donors and support families, ultimately helping to save more lives.
“Contributing to the Simulation Training Center and the hands-on training it will provide in a real-world setting is our way of giving back to NJ Sharing Network and the community that has supported us throughout our transplant journey. As a former educator, and having been a living transplant donor, it means so much to be able to play a part in maximizing organ donation outcomes at NJSN and helping to save and enhance more lives through education,” said Jared Wohl.
“Our contribution is not just about honoring our ten-year milestone; it’s about investing in the future of organ and tissue donation and ensuring that NJ Sharing Network’s teams have the best training possible to make the biggest impact on the number of organs recovered and, ultimately, number of lives saved,” said Cameron Wohl.
A Decade of Gratitude and Advocacy
On February 11, 2014, Jared Wohl, then 27, donated 65 percent of his liver to his younger brother, Cameron, then 24, who was battling primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare autoimmune disease impacting the bile ducts of the liver, via a living donor transplant. The successful transplant marked the beginning of a new chapter for both brothers, who continue to advocate for organ and tissue donation awareness and education.
The Wave Set: Spreading Awareness and Educating
In 2013, leading up to the transplant, Jared and Cameron founded The Wave Set, an organization aimed at raising awareness and educating the public about the importance of organ and tissue donation, while showing the world that “We Are Vital to Each Other.” Now a named fund of the Sharing Network Foundation, The Wave Set has been instrumental in promoting organ and tissue donor registration and supporting donor families. In 2016, they launched a crowdfunded documentary, “65 Percent,” depicting their family’s journey through the transplant experience and offering a poignant look at the impact of organ donation. The documentary can be viewed at www.sharingnetworkfoundation.org/the-wave-set. Since then, Jared and Cameron have planned and executed speaking engagements and fundraising events to support The Wave Set’s mission.
Reflecting on Ten Years of Life and Health
“It’s surreal to see how far we’ve come since the transplant. When I’m having a tough day, I’ll occasionally think back and it helps give much needed perspective on how fragile life is and what’s really important – our health. And to see my brother and nephew, it’s just incredible,” said Jared. Cameron echoed these sentiments, stating, “I’m so grateful to have my health. I think of all the things I’ve done in the time span since my transplant – going back to school, picking up hockey again, changing careers, starting a family. It helped shape me into the person I am and the outlook I have.”
A Full Circle Journey
Cameron’s post-transplant journey led him to pursue a career in healthcare. After becoming a registered nurse, he worked in the operating room at University Hospital in Newark, where he had the chance to collaborate with one of the surgeons from his transplant team. Cameron now works as a Field Clinical Specialist, introducing new therapies to physicians to optimize patient outcomes, combining his passions for patient care, relationship building, and technology.
Jared works as a Senior Account Director in SAAS sales, partnering with higher education institutions to strategize ways to improve their academic offerings, fuel skill development for staff and faculty, hire top talent, and support student career-readiness. He is also a singer-songwriter and the proud father of two young boys.
Supporting the Joseph S. Roth Simulation Center
The Joseph S. Roth Simulation Training Center, named and dedicated in memory of NJSN’s former President and CEO, is designed to prepare clinical teams with the best hands-on learning options available to manage organ and tissue donors and support families. The center features the same advanced technologies and equipment used in partner hospitals throughout New Jersey, including patient simulators, monitors, ventilators, and advanced video technologies.
Looking Ahead
With Cameron’s primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in remission and the recent birth of his son, Lucas John, the Wohl family has much to celebrate. The brothers, along with their families, continue their mission of spreading awareness and educating the public about organ and tissue donation.
“One way we can save more lives is to get more people to sign up as registered organ donors and consider living donation,” said Jared. Cameron added, “ Perhaps even more important is sharing those wishes with your family.”
(July 10, 2024 – DEMAREST, NJ) – Demarest resident Sadie Alfano, 17, launched a heartfelt initiative to support the Sharing Network Foundation through the creation of special sunflower stickers. Sadie designed the sticker to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and to celebrate the remarkable ten-year anniversary of her cousin Cassidy McPartland’s lifesaving double-lung transplant.
Cassidy, now 21 and living in Franklin Lakes, was born with a brain tumor and, after years of chemotherapy and surgeries, was cancer-free. Unfortunately, the chemotherapy caused fibrosis of her lungs, necessitating a double-lung transplant. When her body rejected the first transplant, she underwent a second double-lung transplant. Today, Cassidy is a thriving college student who embraces life to the fullest, all thanks to the generosity of her organ donors.
In honor of Cassidy’s inspiring journey, Sadie created “Sadie’s Sunflower,” a vibrant rhinestone embellished sticker available for purchase on Stickerbeans.com. A portion of the proceeds from the sticker sales support the Sharing Network Foundation, which supports the work of NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State.
Sadie’s initiative began four years ago as her mitzvah project and has since continued to grow. Her mother, Alyssa Alfano, is one of the owners of StickerBeans, a company known for its fun and collectible bling stickers and helped integrate Sadie’s project with the company’s products. This collaboration has enabled Sadie to raise funds and awareness through a cause that is deeply personal to her.
“The sunflower sticker represents hope and renewal,” said Alyssa Alfano. “We are incredibly proud of Sadie’s dedication to this cause and grateful for the support that helps other families facing similar challenges.”
According to United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), there are over 100,000 Americans – nearly 4,000 of whom live in New Jersey – waiting for a lifesaving transplant. To learn more, get involved, and join the National Donate Life Registry as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org.