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Media and Press
NJ Sharing Network is proud to partner with local, regional and national media to share the life-changing stories of donation and transplantation.
Media Contact
We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions, provide subject matter experts and personal testimonies from individuals touched by donation and transplantation. We can also connect you with people in your community who can share inspiring real-life stories about organ and tissue donation.
Gary Mignone
Manager, Public Relations
Cell: (551) 574-3059
gmignone@njsharingnetwork.org
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Press Releases
NJ Sharing Network’s Back-to-School Supplies Drive Supports Students in Newark and Plainfield
NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue for transplant, recently completed a successful Back-to-School Supplies Drive to benefit students in need in Newark and Plainfield. Supplies such as notebooks, folders, pens, pencils, and more were generously contributed by NJ Sharing Network team members and community partners. The…
Plainfield Residents Celebrate Health and Wellness at NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move Event
On August 9, hundreds of local residents gathered in the park next to the Plainfield Public Library for NJ Sharing Network’s Live Healthy and Move community event. Under sunny skies, attendees of all ages enjoyed lively music, free health screenings, interactive fitness programs, and family-friendly games — all while learning about the lifesaving power of…
Sharyn Sawczak Named Chief Administrative Officer of NJ Sharing Network
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – NJ Sharing Network proudly announces the promotion of Sharyn Sawczak, RN, CPTC, CTBS, to Chief Administrative Officer, a key leadership role overseeing critical functions that are essential to supporting the organization’s mission to save and enhance lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. In her new role as Chief Administrative…
Alyssa D’Addio Named Chief Operating Officer of NJ Sharing Network and Recognized Nationally on '40 Under 40' Leadership List
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – NJ Sharing Network proudly announces the promotion of Alyssa D’Addio to Chief Operating Officer, a key leadership role in the organization’s ongoing mission to save and enhance lives through organ and tissue donation. This milestone coincides with D’Addio’s recent national recognition as a 40 Under 40 honoree by The Organ Donation…
NJ Sharing Network Presents Awards to Local Residents and Organizations for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in New Jersey, recently honored several local residents and organizations for their exceptional volunteer service during its 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Reception, held at its headquarters in New Providence. “Our volunteers are the heart and…