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(HOPATCONG, NJ) – This Mother’s Day, Geri Cranmer of Hopatcong, NJ, is finding strength and purpose by honoring her beloved son, Sean Thomas Cranmer, whose selfless gift of organ and tissue donation continues to save and enhance lives across the country. Although Sean passed away tragically on July 28, 2024, at just 22 years old,…

Ocean Township, NJ – National Donate Life Month, observed each April, raises awareness about the lifesaving power of organ and tissue donation, honors the generosity of donors, and celebrates the lives they save. NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit organization responsible for organ and tissue recovery in New Jersey, leads community initiatives and shares inspiring stories…

(Wyckoff, NJ) – April 2, 2025, marks Donate Life Living Donor Day, a special observance during National Donate Life Month dedicated to honoring the selfless individuals who have given the gift of life through living organ and tissue donation. In 2024 alone, more than 7,000 people made the decision to donate a kidney or a…

February 14 is a day for sharing the love in New Jersey – not just because it’s Valentine’s Day, but also because it marks National Donor Day, a time dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ and tissue donation. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), over 100,000 Americans are waiting for…

NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program continues to touch hearts and provide solace to families of organ and tissue donors. In 2024, volunteers handcrafted 883 lap blankets and shawls, each a tangible expression of love, compassion, and support for grieving families. “These thoughtful gifts offer much-needed comfort during difficult times for our organ and…

NJ Sharing Network reports 743 organs were transplanted marking six consecutive years of record growth. (NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated nonprofit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, announced the number…

(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the federally designated nonprofit organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has received a significant boost for its lifesaving mission with a generous $50,000 grant from KBC Advisors (KBC) to the Sharing Network Foundation. As…

(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, heart and tissue transplant recipient Michael Rizzo of Upper Saddle River, NJ, participated in the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation. Rizzo proudly served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade® float in Pasadena, CA. His participation was sponsored by the…

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…

(North Plainfield, NJ) – North Plainfield High School (NPHS) received Donate Life America’s (DLA) prestigious 2024 Excellence in Youth Education Award for its outstanding efforts in raising awareness about the importance of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Pictured here with the award are (from left) Sean Dowling, NPHS Athletic…

Scholarship Aims to Empower Future Healthcare LeadersCommitted to Organ and Tissue Donation NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Sharing Network Foundation is proud to announce the honorees of its inaugural Health Sciences Scholarships, awarded to six exceptional college students from New Jersey who are dedicated to careers that support the lifesaving field of organ and tissue…

(West Long Branch, NJ) – This Veterans Day, NJ Sharing Network proudly honors the memory of U.S. Army Sergeant Dennis Andrew Vaccaro of West Long Branch, NJ, whose life and selfless gifts as an organ donor continue to inspire and bring hope to others. A dedicated soldier, loving son, husband, and friend, Dennis lived a…

(New Providence, NJ) – According to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network (OPTN), over 22,000 Hispanic individuals are currently on the national organ transplant waiting list. In 2023, Hispanic Americans made up about 15% of all organ donors in the U.S. This number is steadily growing,…

(Lafayette, NJ) – Hangin’ By A Thread recently hosted a special event that brought together knitters and crocheters from throughout our area to support NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program, which provides handmade shawls and lap blankets to the families of deceased organ and tissue donors as a tangible expression of comfort and compassion.…

On August 24, hundreds of local residents enjoyed a beautiful day at Vailsburg Park in Newark, NJ, during NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move community event. Attendees of all ages enjoyed great music, health screenings, fitness programs and games while learning about the importance of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. NJ Sharing Network…

(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant in the Garden State, recently completed a successful Back-to-School Supplies Drive to benefit students in need in Newark and Paterson. The collected supplies, including notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, calculators, and more, were generously donated…

On August 10, hundreds of local residents enjoyed a beautiful day at Vera Ames Park in Paterson during NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move community event. Attendees of all ages enjoyed great music, health screenings, fitness programs and games while learning about the importance of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. NJ Sharing Network…

(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, recently presented Volunteer Recognition Awards to local residents for their outstanding efforts in supporting its lifesaving mission. The awards were presented during NJ Sharing Network’s 2024 Volunteer Appreciation Reception at its…

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Seven New Jersey high school students were awarded scholarships from the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence. The Sharing Network Foundation’s scholarships…

Transplant Centers and Hospitals from Throughout the U.S. Came Together to Share Best Practices to Save More Lives (Red Bank, NJ) – On May 31, 2024, NJ Sharing Network hosted its first-ever Transplant Growth Collaboration meeting, bringing together C-suite and senior transplant program and hospital leaders from across the nation. The event, held at the…

(New Providence, NJ) – National Minority Donor Awareness Month, celebrated annually in August, honors the generosity of multicultural organ and tissue donors and their families. It also highlights the critical need for diverse communities to register as organ and tissue donors. NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing…

(Elizabeth, NJ) – The Sharing Network Foundation recently made a generous contribution of more than 100 copies of the children’s book, A Gift of Life: A Story About Organ and Tissue Donation, to support the County of Union’s “Inclusive Book Program.” As part of Union County Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded’s 2024 “Growing Together in Union County”…

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…