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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
December 09, 2024
Join the National Tree of Life Event to Honor Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donors
TLDR
- Join the National Tree of Life virtual event on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET to honor and remember organ, eye, and tissue donors.
- The event will be live streamed on Donate Life America’s Facebook page and will feature speakers from DLA, UNOS, and the organ donation and transplant community.
- The event honors the legacy of donors and celebrates the tens of thousands of lives they saved, providing community and solace for donor families.
- The winner of the annual Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award will be announced, recognizing those who go above and beyond to promote organ donation.
Impact - Why it Matters
The National Tree of Life event offers a meaningful way to honor and remember the organ, eye, and tissue donors and their families, while celebrating the lives of recipients across the country. It also provides an opportunity to recognize and promote the enduring legacy of lifesaving generosity of all donors and donor families who have given the gift of life in the past years.
Summary
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Donate Life America (DLA) invite the public to join the National Tree of Life virtual event to honor and remember this year’s organ, eye and tissue donors and their families. The National Tree of Life ceremony will take place on December 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET, and can be live streamed on Donate Life America’s Facebook page. The event will also feature the announcement of the annual Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award winner, honoring those who promote organ donation. Speakers from DLA, UNOS, and the organ donation and transplant community will share their experiences. The event will also recognize the lives and gifts of organ, eye, and tissue donors, while celebrating the lives of recipients across the country.
Source Statement
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