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January 2025
LifeShare Network Saves 645 Lives in Record-Breaking 2024
Eleventh Consecutive Year of Milestones
Oklahoma City, OK (January 8, 2025) - LifeShare Network proudly announces its eleventh consecutive year of reaching new milestones in the number of organ and tissue donors recovered, the number of organs transplanted, and the total number of lives saved.
In 2024, LifeShare facilitated the gift of 746 lifesaving transplants, a 14.9% increase from 2023, providing 645 individuals with the gift of life. Tissue donations, including musculoskeletal, skin, eye and birth tissue were recovered from 1,027 donors - an 8.2% increase from 949 in 2023 - bettering numerous lives through life-enhancing procedures.
LifeShare’s mission to save lives and inspire hope would not have been possible without the compassionate and selfless decisions of 273 donor heroes and their families in 2024.
Eleventh Consecutive Year of Milestones
Oklahoma City, OK (January 8, 2025) - LifeShare Network proudly announces its eleventh consecutive year of reaching new milestones in the number of organ and tissue donors recovered, the number of organs transplanted, and the total number of lives saved.
In 2024, LifeShare facilitated the gift of 746 lifesaving transplants, a 14.9% increase from 2023, providing 645 individuals with the gift of life. Tissue donations, including musculoskeletal, skin, eye and birth tissue were recovered from 1,027 donors - an 8.2% increase from 949 in 2023 - bettering numerous lives through life-enhancing procedures.
LifeShare’s mission to save lives and inspire hope would not have been possible without the compassionate and selfless decisions of 273 donor heroes and their families in 2024.
December 2024
LifeShare Network Recognized as 2024 Oklahoma Top Workplace
OKLAHOMA CITY (December 16, 2024) - LifeShare Network is pleased to share the organization was recognized as an Oklahoma Top Workplace for its sixth consecutive year. In a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC, LifeShare staff shared their feedback on benefits, leadership, opportunities for connection, transparency and values.
The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. In addition to the Top Workplace honor, LifeShare was recognized for Culture Excellence.
“I am thrilled that for the sixth consecutive year, LifeShare has been awarded an Oklahoma Top Workplace award," said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare. "I am even more thrilled this award is based upon anonymous employee surveys of our staff. We are blessed with a wonderful team who are dedicated to our mission of saving lives and inspiring hope. Each staff member embodies our core values of being passionate, accountable, adaptable and having a can-do attitude, and the Top Workplace honor reflects each person’s excellence and commitment to LifeShare’s mission.”
OKLAHOMA CITY (December 16, 2024) - LifeShare Network is pleased to share the organization was recognized as an Oklahoma Top Workplace for its sixth consecutive year. In a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC, LifeShare staff shared their feedback on benefits, leadership, opportunities for connection, transparency and values.
The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. In addition to the Top Workplace honor, LifeShare was recognized for Culture Excellence.
“I am thrilled that for the sixth consecutive year, LifeShare has been awarded an Oklahoma Top Workplace award," said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare. "I am even more thrilled this award is based upon anonymous employee surveys of our staff. We are blessed with a wonderful team who are dedicated to our mission of saving lives and inspiring hope. Each staff member embodies our core values of being passionate, accountable, adaptable and having a can-do attitude, and the Top Workplace honor reflects each person’s excellence and commitment to LifeShare’s mission.”
October 2024
LifeShare Saves Record-Breaking Number of Lives in September
LifeShare Network continues to achieve record breaking results through the month of September. Across Oklahoma, LifeShare Network’s clinical and administrative staff worked together to successfully recover a record 85 organs for transplant in one month, enhancing lives across our communities. Thanks to the compassionate decision of donor heroes, those waiting were able to receive the gift of life.
“We’re incredibly proud of our team and their dedication to our mission,” said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare Network. “The technology we’ve implemented this year has given us new ways of maximizing opportunities for donation and transplantation, creating opportunities to save more lives.”
LifeShare Network continues to achieve record breaking results through the month of September. Across Oklahoma, LifeShare Network’s clinical and administrative staff worked together to successfully recover a record 85 organs for transplant in one month, enhancing lives across our communities. Thanks to the compassionate decision of donor heroes, those waiting were able to receive the gift of life.
“We’re incredibly proud of our team and their dedication to our mission,” said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO at LifeShare Network. “The technology we’ve implemented this year has given us new ways of maximizing opportunities for donation and transplantation, creating opportunities to save more lives.”
July 2024
LifeShare Experiences Record-Breaking First Half of 2024
In the first six months of 2024, LifeShare Network recovered a record-breaking 152 organ donors and 489 tissue donors, surpassing the previous year’s numbers by 27% and 2.5%, respectively.
From January to June, 311 lives were saved across Oklahoma. Donor heroes gave the ultimate gift of life, offering hope to those still waiting on the transplant list and their families.
“As always, we owe our gratitude to donors and their families, alongside the steadfast commitment of LifeShare’s staff, hospital and transplant partners,” said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO of LifeShare Network. “LifeShare is on pace for its eleventh record year of coordinating donation. Our efforts are focused on increasing the availability of organs and tissue for transplant.”
In the first six months of 2024, LifeShare Network recovered a record-breaking 152 organ donors and 489 tissue donors, surpassing the previous year’s numbers by 27% and 2.5%, respectively.
From January to June, 311 lives were saved across Oklahoma. Donor heroes gave the ultimate gift of life, offering hope to those still waiting on the transplant list and their families.
“As always, we owe our gratitude to donors and their families, alongside the steadfast commitment of LifeShare’s staff, hospital and transplant partners,” said Jeff Orlowski, President and CEO of LifeShare Network. “LifeShare is on pace for its eleventh record year of coordinating donation. Our efforts are focused on increasing the availability of organs and tissue for transplant.”
LifeShare Welcomes New Vice President of Analytics and Information Technology
David Clark of Denver, Colorado, joins the LifeShare Network team as Vice President of Analytics and Information Technology (VPAT).
David brings more than two decades of experience in building and leading high-performance software engineering teams. He introduces an innovative vision for LifeShare Network with data-driven solutions for the organization’s stakeholders.
David Clark of Denver, Colorado, joins the LifeShare Network team as Vice President of Analytics and Information Technology (VPAT).
David brings more than two decades of experience in building and leading high-performance software engineering teams. He introduces an innovative vision for LifeShare Network with data-driven solutions for the organization’s stakeholders.
April 2024
LifeShare Network has Record Breaking First Quarter
LifeShare Network, the organization responsible for organ and tissue donation in the state, proudly announced their unprecedented success in the first quarter of 2024. With a commitment to saving and healing lives through donation, LifeShare Network has shattered previous records setting a new high for the number of organ donors, organs transplanted, and lives saved during the first three months of the year.
LifeShare Network, the organization responsible for organ and tissue donation in the state, proudly announced their unprecedented success in the first quarter of 2024. With a commitment to saving and healing lives through donation, LifeShare Network has shattered previous records setting a new high for the number of organ donors, organs transplanted, and lives saved during the first three months of the year.
LifeShare Network Names New Director of Employee Experience
Sarah Fite, of Oklahoma City, was recently announced as the Director of Employee Experience at LifeShare Network.
In this role, Fite is responsible for leadership of all Employee Experience Functions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee relations and organizational development. Additionally, she will lead organizational development efforts to include new hire orientation and organizational continuing education.
Sarah Fite, of Oklahoma City, was recently announced as the Director of Employee Experience at LifeShare Network.
In this role, Fite is responsible for leadership of all Employee Experience Functions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, employee relations and organizational development. Additionally, she will lead organizational development efforts to include new hire orientation and organizational continuing education.
LifeShare Network Names New Chief Medical Officer
LifeShare Network announced Ron Squires, M.D. has been named Chief Medical Officer effective April 1.
In this role, Squires is responsible for the development, implementation and revision of the medical processes, procedures, policies and education that maximize organ and tissue recovery for human transplantation and research do advance organ donation and transplantation.
LifeShare Network announced Ron Squires, M.D. has been named Chief Medical Officer effective April 1.
In this role, Squires is responsible for the development, implementation and revision of the medical processes, procedures, policies and education that maximize organ and tissue recovery for human transplantation and research do advance organ donation and transplantation.
February 2024
January 2024
LifeShare Celebrates Tenth Consecutive Record-Breaking Year
559 Lives Saved in 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (January 11, 2024)— For the tenth consecutive year, LifeShare Network achieved a record-breaking milestone by saving and healing more lives through organ, tissue and eye donation across Oklahoma. The generosity of hundreds of donors and their families served as the foundation for this lifesaving work.
LifeShare, the organization in Oklahoma responsible for the recovery of organs and tissues for donation, proudly announced that 559 lives were saved in 2023 – the most in a single year in Oklahoma.
559 Lives Saved in 2023
OKLAHOMA CITY (January 11, 2024)— For the tenth consecutive year, LifeShare Network achieved a record-breaking milestone by saving and healing more lives through organ, tissue and eye donation across Oklahoma. The generosity of hundreds of donors and their families served as the foundation for this lifesaving work.
LifeShare, the organization in Oklahoma responsible for the recovery of organs and tissues for donation, proudly announced that 559 lives were saved in 2023 – the most in a single year in Oklahoma.
LifeShare Network Names Director of Communications and Development
OKLAHOMA CITY (January 5, 2024)— Heather Dean, of Oklahoma City, was recently named Director of Communications and Development at LifeShare Network.
In this role, Dean is responsible for strategic direction of the marketing, outreach and aftercare efforts for LifeShare Network and the LifeShare Foundation. In connection with fundraising activities and the activities of LifeShare, she promotes education and public awareness of the lifesaving need for organ and tissue transplantation and research.
OKLAHOMA CITY (January 5, 2024)— Heather Dean, of Oklahoma City, was recently named Director of Communications and Development at LifeShare Network.
In this role, Dean is responsible for strategic direction of the marketing, outreach and aftercare efforts for LifeShare Network and the LifeShare Foundation. In connection with fundraising activities and the activities of LifeShare, she promotes education and public awareness of the lifesaving need for organ and tissue transplantation and research.
LifeShare Network Names Director of Finance
OKLAHOMA CITY (January 5, 2024)— Dena Burch, of Piedmont, was recently named Director of Finance at LifeShare Network.
In this role, Burch will be responsible for monitoring, and evaluating all day-to-day accounting activities, monthly financial reporting variance analysis, and budgeting. Burch will also complete the Medicare cost report and take lead responsibility for audits.
OKLAHOMA CITY (January 5, 2024)— Dena Burch, of Piedmont, was recently named Director of Finance at LifeShare Network.
In this role, Burch will be responsible for monitoring, and evaluating all day-to-day accounting activities, monthly financial reporting variance analysis, and budgeting. Burch will also complete the Medicare cost report and take lead responsibility for audits.
August 2023
LifeShare Welcomes Organ Recovery Surgeon
LifeShare Network recently announced that Sreedhar Chamala, M.D., has accepted a role at the organization as an Organ Recovery Surgeon. In this role, Chamala is responsible for the surgical recovery of donor organs for transplantation or research.
LifeShare Network recently announced that Sreedhar Chamala, M.D., has accepted a role at the organization as an Organ Recovery Surgeon. In this role, Chamala is responsible for the surgical recovery of donor organs for transplantation or research.
Nave Named Director of Innovations
Bradon Nave was recently named the inaugural Director of Innovations at LifeShare.
Bradon Nave was recently named the inaugural Director of Innovations at LifeShare.
July 2023
AOPO Elects Clint Hostetler to Board of Directors
We are thrilled to announce that Clint Hostetler, Chief Operating Officer at LifeShare Network, has been elected to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) Board of Directors as an At-Large Member for the 2023-2024 year.
We are thrilled to announce that Clint Hostetler, Chief Operating Officer at LifeShare Network, has been elected to the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) Board of Directors as an At-Large Member for the 2023-2024 year.
AATB Elects Alyssa Harrison to Board of Govenors
LifeShare Network is proud to share that Alyssa Harrison, Vice President of Tissue Operations, has been elected as Secretary to the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Board of Governors for 2023-2025.
LifeShare Network is proud to share that Alyssa Harrison, Vice President of Tissue Operations, has been elected as Secretary to the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) Board of Governors for 2023-2025.
LifeShare Network Names new Director of Organ Recovery
Ashley Milam, of Oklahoma City, was recently named the new Director of Organ Recovery at LifeShare Network.
LifeShare Network is the parent company of LifeShare Oklahoma, the organ procurement organization (OPO), responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes in the state.
“We are thrilled to have Ashley stepping into this role,” said Clint Hostetler, Chief Operating Officer of LifeShare Network. “Her innovative thinking, dedication, and vast experience promise a prosperous future for the department, our organization, and the community we serve.”
Ashley Milam, of Oklahoma City, was recently named the new Director of Organ Recovery at LifeShare Network.
LifeShare Network is the parent company of LifeShare Oklahoma, the organ procurement organization (OPO), responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes in the state.
“We are thrilled to have Ashley stepping into this role,” said Clint Hostetler, Chief Operating Officer of LifeShare Network. “Her innovative thinking, dedication, and vast experience promise a prosperous future for the department, our organization, and the community we serve.”
April 2023
LifeShare to Raise Flag Celebrating Donate Life Month
Celebrating 535 Lives Saved in 2022
This April, LifeShare Oklahoma is celebrating National Donate Life Month, a month established to raise awareness about donation, encourage Oklahomans to register to be donors, and honor those that saved lives through the gift of donation.
Celebrating 535 Lives Saved in 2022
This April, LifeShare Oklahoma is celebrating National Donate Life Month, a month established to raise awareness about donation, encourage Oklahomans to register to be donors, and honor those that saved lives through the gift of donation.
Lives Transformed Across Oklahoma
LifeShare Celebrates Donate Life Month
Lives are transformed across the state because of organ and tissue donors. Each April, LifeShare Oklahoma celebrates Donate Life Month, an observance to focus attention on the need for and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. This celebration shares the importance of registering every person’s decision to be a donor and honoring donors – recognizing that the generosity of donors makes saving lives through transplantation possible.
LifeShare Celebrates Donate Life Month
Lives are transformed across the state because of organ and tissue donors. Each April, LifeShare Oklahoma celebrates Donate Life Month, an observance to focus attention on the need for and importance of organ, eye and tissue donation. This celebration shares the importance of registering every person’s decision to be a donor and honoring donors – recognizing that the generosity of donors makes saving lives through transplantation possible.
March 2023
LifeShare Network President/CEO to Serve on Global Board of Directors
Jeffrey Orlowski, the President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeShare Network, was recently appointed to serve on the MTF Biologics Board of Directors.
Jeffrey Orlowski, the President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeShare Network, was recently appointed to serve on the MTF Biologics Board of Directors.
February 2023
Journey to Baldrige
On February 7, the LifeShare Network (LSN) announced that they have begun to adopt the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. The program educates organizations in performance excellence management and administers the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
On February 7, the LifeShare Network (LSN) announced that they have begun to adopt the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. The program educates organizations in performance excellence management and administers the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
LifeShare Annual Report 2022
See our awesome year of saving lives in 2022 thanks to all of our donor heroes.
See our awesome year of saving lives in 2022 thanks to all of our donor heroes.
January 2023
LifeShare Celebrates Ninth Consecutive Record-Breaking Year - 535 Lives Saved in 2022
LifeShare Oklahoma, the federally-designated nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the state, proudly announced that 535 lives were saved in 2022 – the most ever in a single year in Oklahoma.
Throughout 2022, LifeShare coordinated the recovery of 602 lifesaving organs from 249 organ donor heroes and 1,106 tissue donors. These precious gifts allowed LifeShare to provide 535 grateful organ transplant recipients a second chance at life and provide mobility and life enhancement to more than 82,000 individuals through tissue donation.
Additionally, more than 181 women donated birth tissue this year, which is new territory for the organization.
LifeShare Oklahoma, the federally-designated nonprofit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the state, proudly announced that 535 lives were saved in 2022 – the most ever in a single year in Oklahoma.
Throughout 2022, LifeShare coordinated the recovery of 602 lifesaving organs from 249 organ donor heroes and 1,106 tissue donors. These precious gifts allowed LifeShare to provide 535 grateful organ transplant recipients a second chance at life and provide mobility and life enhancement to more than 82,000 individuals through tissue donation.
Additionally, more than 181 women donated birth tissue this year, which is new territory for the organization.
LifeShare Announces Strategic Changes to Company
LifeShare recently announced after celebrating its ninth consecutive year of growth that is reforming the organization.
LifeShare is the organization in the state of Oklahoma responsible for organ and tissue donation.
The new business name for the organization is now the LifeShare Network, Inc.
LifeShare recently announced after celebrating its ninth consecutive year of growth that is reforming the organization.
LifeShare is the organization in the state of Oklahoma responsible for organ and tissue donation.
The new business name for the organization is now the LifeShare Network, Inc.
LifeShare Named Top Workplace for Fourth Year by the Oklahoman
LifeShare was recently awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor on the list of Companies with 125-349 employees. This is the fourth consecutive year that LifeShare has received this prestigious award.
The Top Workplace list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution and connection.
LifeShare was recently awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor on the list of Companies with 125-349 employees. This is the fourth consecutive year that LifeShare has received this prestigious award.
The Top Workplace list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution and connection.
