Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

Learn more about our commitment to our mission of saving lives through the power of organ donation.

Join us to honor all organ donor heroes as we celebrate Día de los Muertos. Thank you to the donors and their families for giving the Gift of Life, offering hope and new beginnings to those impacted by donation. 🕯️🌹💙💚

This #TestimonialTuesday, we're sharing the story of Marti, a multi-organ transplant recipient. When Marti's health struggles started, her family stepped in to donate their organs. Her uncle donated a portion of his liver and her cousin donated a kidney. After her kidney went into rejection, she was put back on the list for a new one. Several months later, she got the call she'd been waiting for. Marti's donor was 33-year-old Ashley. "It was awesome to be able to hear from the donor family that I was a part of five women that Ashley was able to save with the donation of her vital organs," said Marti. Listen to Marti's first-hand account of how organ donation and transplantation changed her life here: https://lnkd.in/g9-Trp7R

For this #TestimonialTuesday we're honoring the story of Norma Espinoza, who received an organ from Donna Austin's daughter. Learn more about their special bond here: https://lnkd.in/gwRgi3ER

Faces of TOSA: Friends for Life program 💙💚

If you are a registered organ donor, we thank you. Whether you have already registered online or at the DMV, be proactive about discussing your registration and wishes with your loved ones. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s important you also have the opportunity to make this type of generous gesture before it’s too late. Your willingness to register could inspire family, friends and neighbors to be just as thoughtful. https://lnkd.in/gdJDsm5h

On this weeks #TestimonialTuesday, we're sharing Annjanette "AJ" Gonzalez's story. When AJ first got on the waitlist, she thought it wouldn't be long before she received a transplant. Unfortunately, her long wait on the waitlist caused her to give up her career and independent lifestyle. At the time of filming, AJ had been on the waitlist for over nine years. "I had to become totally reliant on my family due to complications," AJ said. AJ never gave up hope that her gift would eventually be there to change her life. Since filming her testimonial video in 2020, AJ received her gift of life. We're proud to report that she has since recovered, moved, and got her career back. Hear AJ's full story on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/gWcUmrGx.

Shannon Medical Center held a vigil to remember those who have lost their lives while waiting for the lifesaving gift of organ donation. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our donor families and recipients. Thank you to Shannon Medical Center for the unwavering support.

✨Employee Spotlight ✨ Meet Rachel Quigley, Communications Coordinator. Rachel has been a long-time donor advocate as her father is a kidney recipient. She says working here is "a dream come true."

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we're sharing inspirational stories from Hispanic and Latino organ recipients and donor families to highlight the critical need for Hispanic and Latino organ donors in our communities. For today's installment of #TestimonialTuesday, we're sharing Ileana Rodriguez's story. Ileana is a two-time kidney recipient whose journey started when she was 13 years old. She was only on the list for two weeks before receiving the gift of life from a 19-year-old donor. "Thank God for organ donation and the amazing people who choose to be organ donors," said Ileana. Watch Ileana's inspiring story on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/ge4VfP_G.