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Twelve New Jersey students awarded scholarships for organ and tissue donation advocacy

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Sharing Network Foundation has awarded scholarships to 12 high school seniors from across New Jersey who have shown exceptional commitment to raising awareness about organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2025 graduates were recognized…

New Jersey Vietnam veteran marks 10 years since heart transplant, advocates for organ donation

GREEN BROOK, N.J. — This Veterans Day, Joseph Doll, a Vietnam War veteran from Green Brook, is reflecting on two remarkable milestones in his life: his service to the country and the ten-year anniversary of a lifesaving heart transplant. A…

Thousands Walk for Organ Donors in New Jersey

OCEAN GROVE, NJ—The NJ Sharing Network’s 5K Celebration of Life Walk and USATF Certified Race united thousands of participants last Saturday in Ocean Grove. This event, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health, is…

Legal Challenge Filed Over Alleged Organ Transplant Waiting List Manipulation

Houston, TX – Lawyers representing families of individuals who passed away while on a liver transplant waiting list have taken legal action following reports of data manipulation by a doctor at Memorial…

NJ Man Marks 5-Year Heart Transplant Anniversary, Advocates for Organ Donation Awareness

New Providence, NJ – On February 14, a New Jersey man celebrates Valentine’s Day and the 5-year anniversary of his lifesaving heart transplant, highlighting the significance of National Donor Day. Born in…

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Hightstown Veteran Advocates for Organ Donation, Prepares for Volcanic Challenge

HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — As the nation honors its veterans, the spotlight shines on Jenny Godnick, a retired U.S. Army Reserve veteran and Hightstown resident. Recognized by the NJ Sharing Network for her…

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University Housing Biden Center Took Funds From Firm Controlled By China’s ‘Supreme Organ Of State Power,’ Docs Show

University Housing Biden Center Took Funds From Firm Controlled By China’s ‘Supreme Organ Of State Power,’ Docs Show Philip Lenczycki on May 18, 2023 The University of Pennsylvania received over $500,000 from…

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New Jersey woman still thankful to organ donor 35 years after life-saving surgery

SPARTA, NJ – Allison Ognibene, a 50-year-old resident of Sparta, New Jersey, has been living with a heart and double-lung transplant for 35 years, making her one of the longest-living transplant recipients…

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House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Fight Chinese ‘State-Sponsored Forced Organ Harvesting’

House Passes Bipartisan Bill To Fight Chinese ‘State-Sponsored Forced Organ Harvesting’ Nino Cambria on March 27, 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives decisively passed bipartisan legislation Monday to crack down on the…

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New Jersey mom thanks organ donor for second chance on life 20 years later

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – A New Jersey mom is thankful for the opportunity provided to her by an organ donor whose last action in life was to save the lives others. Robyn…

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Lung transplant recipient says organ donor saved and transformer her life

MONTCLAIR, NJ – A 61-year-old Montclair woman has been given a second chance at life after receiving a double lung transplant seven years ago from a donor. Christine Williams, 61, credits her…

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New Jersey man celebrates 20th anniversary of life-saving organ donor transplant

by Gary Mignone ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – As Ed Tomney, 64, celebrates the 20th anniversary of his life-saving pancreas transplant, he reflects on the miracle of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.…

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In death, 24-year-old Jackson woman saved many lives as an organ donor

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Stephanie Smith, a Jackson Township resident, was young and had her whole life ahead of her, but she passed away prematurely at the age of 24 last April.…

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Toms River Woman Who Lost Father to COVID Encourages Organ Donations

by Gary Mignone TOMS RIVER, NJ – Jamilynn Reineke and her loving family were deeply saddened when her father, James “Jimmy” Carrigg, 73, passed away in December 2020 due to COVID-19 complications.…

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Australian State Queensland Denies Organ Transplants To Unvaccinated Patients

The health system of Queensland, Australia, could deny patients potentially life-saving treatment if they have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. Queensland Health, the official health agency of Queensland, said in a statement…

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