Iowa boy continues saving lives through organ donation law, 8 years after he died
On July 4, 2017, Logan Luft was killed in a UTV accident at just 15 years old. Eight years later, his family in Charles City is remembering his legacy by continuing to advocate for organ donation. An Iowa law in...
Read MoreAOPO Recognizes OPO Leaders Suzanne Conrad and Bruce Nicely with Lifetime Achievement Award
At its Annual Meeting, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) proudly awarded Suzanne Conrad, CEO of Iowa Donor Network, and Bruce Nicely, Vice President of Donation Optimization at Gift of Life Michigan, with the prestigious 2025 AOPO Lifetime Achievement Award.
Read MoreLogan’s Law helps outdoor enthusiasts register as organ donors
Over 1.5 million Iowans are registered as organ donors, according to the Iowa Donor Network, and a bill passed in 2019, Logan’s Law, is helping even more people register when they sign up for hunting, fishing and trapping licenses.
Read MoreDubuque organ recipient receives award, continues advocacy
For this work, the Iowa Donor Network surprised Fleming with an award after he finished a day of substitute teaching at Dubuque Senior High School. “I was surprised. I was honored,” he said. “I don’t need an award. To be...
Read MoreOrgan donation growing in Iowa as donor network seeks to expand education
Organ donation saves hundreds of lives every year across the United States, and the Iowa Donor Network — the nonprofit that organizes organ donation in Iowa — is working to increase that number.
Read MoreField of Dreams to host 'Wanna Have A Catch Day' to highlight donor initiatives
The National Day Calendar recently declared the second Saturday each May as “Wanna Have A Catch Day.” So, the Living Liver Foundation, Transplant Life Foundation and Iowa Donor Network decided to launch the new national day by hosting the Living...
Read MoreIowa Donor Network CEO Suzanne Conrad announces retirement
After nearly three decades serving as CEO of Iowa Donor Network, Suzanne Conrad plans to retire this year.
Read MoreSioux City ceremony recognizes National Donate Life Month
April is National Donate Life Month, and MercyOne Medical Center in Sioux City held its annual ceremony Wednesday to raise an organ donor flag to remind everyone of the importance of donation.
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