Organ Donation & Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance)

Alliance Learning Pathways are ideal for self-guided on-demand learning on a variety of donation and transplantation-related topics, including Logistics & Reducing Organ Loss, Normothermic Regional Perfusion, and our popular Foundational Perspectives of Organ Donation course! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UJfiL4

The Alliance is pleased to share the following message from 2024 Corporate Partner, InVita Donation & Transplant Management Division: As we reflect on 2024, InVita is so grateful to our partners for their unwavering commitment to the use of advanced technology to save and heal more lives. From our iReferral champions at both OPOs and hospitals automating the donor referral process, to our numerous new OPO, Tissue Bank, Eye Bank, and Birth Tissue Agency partners who have adopted iTransplant to advance the mission, to the widespread adoption of new interfaces and initiatives furthering operational efficiencies and reducing redundancies in our donation community, we are humbled and honored to support you.   You inspire us to further elevate our innovations as we move into 2025. #iTransplant #iReferral  Sponsored content. Invita is a 2024 Friend Level Corporate Partner of The Alliance.

Our Community Resource Toolbox offers more than 1000 peer-shared effective practice resources on a variety of topics – all cost-free! Check it out here and consider submitting your own resources: https://bit.ly/3wDx6z2

COMMUNITY NEWS: An Alabama woman just received the nation's third transplant from a gene-edited pig kidney. The procedure marks the latest promising breakthrough in an emerging surgical practice posited as the solution to the organ supply crisis.

COMMUNITY NEWS: Duke Children's has developed an innovative technique to increase the utilization of DCD donor hearts, particularly in pediatric cases where NRP is not allowed by the donor hospital’s policy and the donor heart is too small to utilize Direct Procurement (DPP) to a preservation device which, in larger hearts, would allow animation and assessment outside of the body.

COMMUNITY NEWS: The OurLegacy Organ and Tissue Donation team is utilizing Specialist Direct's (SDI) Telecardiology, Telepathology, and Teleradiology OPO solutions to optimize its organ recovery process. This technology platform provides real-time access to its national network of U.S. medical specialists and subspecialists to improve the speed and accuracy of organ diagnostic study interpretations. (Sponsored content. Specialist Direct is a 2024 Advocate Level Corporate Partner of The Alliance.)

There’s still time to make an impact this #GivingTuesday! 🌟 Your generosity supports programs like our cost-free Mentorship Program, which has matched over 700 mentees and mentors since 2018. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected donation and transplantation community. 💡 A special thank-you awaits financial patrons giving $170+ this week: The Alliance DCD Educational Guide, a new resource designed to enhance collaboration between organ procurement organizations (OPOs), transplant centers, and hospitals as a means to increase the availability of organs for transplantation. 👉 Donate here: https://bit.ly/3COCBxx #ThankYou #GivingTuesday #MentorshipMatters #OrganDonation #Transplantation

“Mentorship has been a key element in my life and career. I do not know where or who I would be without those mentors who gave me genuine advice, honest feedback, and a value system that put the service of others at the center of attention.” – Paul Myoung, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Adult Services at UCSF Health Paul’s dedication to mentorship began with his own journey of finding guidance and inspiration from mentors. Today, he continues to give back by serving on The Alliance board and fostering collaboration across the field of organ donation and transplantation. Your Giving Tuesday contributions ensure programs like The Alliance Mentorship Program continue to connect leaders and mentees, shaping the future of healthcare. 🔗 Read Paul's Story: https://bit.ly/49eOkSp 🌟 Support mentorship today: https://bit.ly/3COCBxx #MentorshipMatters #GivingTuesday #OrganDonation #Transplantation

🌟 “I signed up for The Alliance Mentorship Program because I wanted somebody that I could rely on for advice and somebody that could point me in the right direction to build my confidence and own this role." Amanda Turrubiartez, a transplant quality and compliance manager, found exactly the support she needed in Lindsay Smith (pictured below), an experienced transplant quality director. Together, they’re navigating challenges like OPTN and CMS audits with confidence and collaboration. This Giving Tuesday, your generosity helps foster meaningful connections like theirs, empowering professionals across the donation and transplantation community. 🔗 Read Amanda and Lindsey's story: https://bit.ly/3ZhpOeD 👉 Learn more & give today: https://bit.ly/3COCBxx #GivingTuesday #MentorshipMatters #OrganDonation #Transplantation

“Facilitating mentorship relationships has been pivotal in advancing professional growth within the donation and transplantation community.” –Deanna Fenton, Senior Manager at The Alliance. This #GivingTuesday, help us continue strengthening national collaboration and peer-to-peer development with your support. Your contributions directly sustain critical programs like our cost-free Mentorship Program. 🎁 Remember, financial patrons who donate $170+ this week will receive a special thank-you gift: a hard copy of The Alliance DCD Educational Guide. Support the future of donation and transplantation professionals today! 👉 Donate here: https://bit.ly/3COCBxx #GivingTuesday #Mentorship #OrganDonation #Transplantation