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At Midwest Transplant Network, we have the honor of sharing stories of hope, love and triumph in the face of tragedy as we care for donor heroes and their families. We hope these posts will provide an inside look into the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspire you to add your name to the donor registry or encourage others to do the same. Together, we can help decrease the transplant waitlist.

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Midwest Transplant Network Celebrates Lifesaving Partnerships with Excellence in Donation Awards 

Midwest Transplant Network celebrates their partners in organ, eye and tissue donation at the annual Excellence in Donation Awards.

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Living Donation: How the MTN Laboratory Facilitates Transplant Success

Midwest Transplant Network’s Laboratory Services team supports living donation by providing testing that transplant programs need to match donors and recipients.

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MTN Staff Spotlight: Jeannette Ayala, Donation Services Senior Specialist

Jeannette Ayala has directly impacted the lives of more than 30,000 people. This achievement is a reflection of her unwavering commitment and genuine humility.

Josue Mendoza

A Life Changed in Hours: Josue’s Kidney Transplant Story

When Josue Mendoza was born, his parents faced the unthinkable. “After delivery, they flew him to Colorado, and that’s where we found out it was his kidneys,” said his mom, […]

Titus Woods

A Second Chance at 16: Titus’ Story of Hope

At just 16 years old, Titus Woods has already shown what true courage looks like. In March 2022, the high school junior and soccer player was diagnosed with liver cancer. […]

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