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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
gmignone@njsharingnetwork.org
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Press Releases
Debbie Prince Named Chair of the Sharing Network Foundation Board of Trustees
(NORTH CALDWELL, N.J.) — North Caldwell resident Debbie Prince has been named Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Sharing Network Foundation, further strengthening her longtime commitment to advancing organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Prince will help lead the Foundation’s strategic efforts to raise philanthropic funds for clinical advancement, family support, public awareness…
NJ Sharing Network Honors Volunteers and Community Partners
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated nonprofit 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 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Reception, held at its headquarters in New Providence. “Every day, our volunteers turn compassion…
Carteret Nurse Who Donated Kidney to Father Will Lead 5K Team
(Carteret, NJ) – When Karen Stash, RN, crosses the finish line at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life on Sunday, June 7, 2026, she will be celebrating far more than a race. She will be honoring the gift of life, the power of family, and the lifesaving decision she made to donate one of…
Denville Family Honors Adam Bleznick’s Legacy
(Denville, NJ) – Two years after the sudden passing of Denville resident Adam Bleznick, his family is turning grief into purpose by coming together for NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Sanctioned Race on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in New Providence. Led by his wife, Emmie, the 5K team “Adam’s Warriors”…
A Mother’s Day Gift Like No Other: Clark’s Prestinari Family Celebrates the Gift of Life as Daughter Donates Kidney to Save Mom
(CLARK, NJ) — This Mother’s Day will carry extraordinary meaning for the Prestinari family of Clark, as they celebrate a powerful gift that goes far beyond flowers or cards. On November 5, Kathleen “Kathy” Prestinari underwent a successful kidney transplant, with her daughter, Kaitlyn Prestinari, serving as her living kidney donor. This past Tuesday marked…