Donor Network West

It's our privilege to recognize one of our Stride Partners whose work as an organization and contributions to our mission ensure that the #GiftOfLife is available to all walks of life across our donation service area, Acrisure! At Acrisure, they specialize in you. Whether you’re a hardworking individual, a large company on the rise, or anywhere in between, their team is ready to help equip you with the business and insurance solutions you need to make your dreams a reality. Throughout the spring, Acrisure team members volunteered across their local communities—serving at food banks, organizing meals, beautifying beaches and parks and more. They are proud to make a positive impact in our communities. They are a direct partner in saving lives and stepped up to be a direct partner in ensuring the Stride For Hope Run/Walks were as impactful as ever this year. 💚💙 #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #StrideForHope #DonorNetworkWestFoundation #FoundationRunWalk #Acrisure

National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day is dedicated to education, awareness, and access to information about post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. Every breast cancer survivor’s journey is unique, and BRA Day serves as a reminder that no one has to face it alone. Too often, women are not fully informed about their reconstruction options and studies show fewer than one in four receive the necessary information at the time of mastectomy. BRA Day seeks to change that by ensuring women know their choices and can make decisions that support healing and quality of life. Donated skin grafts have improved outcomes for thousands of women, reducing the impact of mastectomy and helping survivors move forward with confidence. #BRADay #BreastCancerAwareness

Donor Network West is proud to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, honoring our Native American community, their rich history, and incredible contributions to this nation and the world. We have the privilege of featuring Marissa Hemstreet, a Communications professional for the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley and a proud member of the Navajo Nation (Canoncito Band of Navajo), about how important it is for her to serve her community. “I’ve been with IHC since 2014. I first came here as a patient, and the care and support I received inspired me to join the staff so I could make the same kind of impact on others. When I first moved to San Jose, I didn’t have health coverage, but IHC helped me through their Ross Grits program. I started as a Fitness Coordinator and today I serve as the Communications Coordinator in our Intertribal Resource Department, where I’m proud to support my Indigenous relatives and the broader San Jose community.” - Marissa Hemstreet On August 13th, Donor Network West’s Hoa Ha led an informative and engaging presentation at IHC's talking circle about organ donation. He addressed common myths and misconceptions, provided valuable education on the life-saving impact of donation, and also joined participants in arts and crafts and a fun Q&A session. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeAmericanHistory #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida

It's our privilege to recognize one of our Stride Partners whose work as an organization and contributions to our mission ensure that the #GiftOfLife is available to all walks of life across our donation service area, Bank of Marin! Bank of Marin’s philosophy is banking built on trust and relationships. They believe every interaction is not a transaction, but an opportunity to listen to and get to know their clients to better anticipate their needs. They are a direct partner in saving lives and stepped up to be a direct partner in ensuring the Stride For Hope Run/Walks were as impactful as ever this year. 💚💙 #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #StrideForHope #DonorNetworkWestFoundation #FoundationRunWalk #BankOfMarin

It's our privilege to recognize one of our Stride Partners whose work as an organization and contributions to our mission ensure that the #GiftOfLife is available to all walks of life across our donation service area, Sutter Health Care! At Sutter, they are more than just a not-for-profit health system. They are partners in wellness, a hub for innovation, advocates for community health and a career catalyst for future medical professionals. They are a direct partner in saving lives, and stepped up to be a direct partner in ensuring the Stride For Hope Run/Walks were as impactful as ever this year. 💚💙 #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #StrideForHope #DonorNetworkWestFoundation #FoundationRunWalk #SutterHealth

“He definitely made an impact in all the lives that he touched, including up to the very end of his life where he became a donor.” My husband Victor born in Cali, Colombia, will always be remembered for the wonderful and helpful human being that he was in our Hispanic/Latino community. He served our community as one of the best paralegals that I’ve ever met. Victor always went out of his way to help others, so humble and dedicated. He loved to play the drums, travel, wine, and dine. He definitely made an impact in all the lives that he touched, including up to the very end of his life, where he became a donor, and a part of him continues living in his purpose of helping others. He is deeply missed and will never be forgotten. I love you more than words can express. ~ Edith The need is great. Of the over 20,000 Californians on the organ transplant waiting list, 44 percent of the Californians waiting are Hispanic. Like other minorities, Hispanics have the best chance of a successful organ transplant if the donor is of the same ethnic background. We invite you to explore, utilize and share these National Hispanic Heritage Month materials within your communities and help Donor Network West spread the awareness about our life-saving mission. Download and learn from our shareables here: https://lnkd.in/g-vhUyNf #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth

National Child Health Day is on the first Monday of every October, where we show our support of children’s health, family, and those who work hard to help them. As of today, there are more than 2,200 children on the national transplant waiting list in the United States. This year, more than 1,200 children received lifesaving transplants, with almost 50% of those who received transplants being under the age of 5. Learn more about the types of donations that have been saving the lives of pediatric patients across the nation, here: https://lnkd.in/g9kXqB6F #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #ChildHealthDay

A Big Win for the #GiftOfLife in Nevada - Donor Network West has been named the Best Non-Profit of the year in Nevada by the 'Best of Sierra Nevada' At the heart of our work at Donor Network West is the belief that every person has the power to give life. This isn’t just a slogan—it’s a lived reality. Every day, our organization honors the generosity of donors and their families while offering hope to those waiting for a second chance at life. Donor Network West is directly involved in the life-saving process. From coordinating with hospitals and transplant centers to supporting grieving families and educating the public, we are hands-on at every step of the donation and transplantation journey. This deep integration into both the medical and emotional aspects of donation places us in an incredible position to serve our communities. It’s not just about raising awareness—it’s about saving and honoring lives. This year marks the third edition of Best of Sierra Nevada, and the excitement has grown tremendously. The 2025 contest saw over 108,000 votes cast across all businesses — a 93% increase year-over-year. Check us out in their digital magazine and the other organizations and persons named 'Best of Sierra Nevada' in 2025, here: https://lnkd.in/gzjH2J-6 #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #BestOfSierraNevada #Nevada

Students! Get your Canvases ready! The 2025 Holiday Card Art Contest is OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY! 🎨 The light that a family feels from the gift of life being shared with one of their loved ones is fueled by the hope that is created by organ, eye,and tissue donation. This hope and light are what inspire us every single day to carry forth our mission, and we invite students across California and Nevada to show us and the world what light and hope in organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation truly mean on the canvas. Art must be submitted online (or postmarked via mail) by Friday, November 7, 2025 (11:59 p.m.pst). Age Group Winners will be announced on November 21, 2025. 📲 The Social Media Winner will be announced on December 5, 2025. (Social Media voting will open on December 1, 2025) 👉🏼 More Important Details and Registration can be found here: https://lnkd.in/etaaZwau Check out our 2024 Winners below and register yourself or encourage your student to register today!! 🧑🏼🎨 #MyDNWest #DonorNetworkWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #HolidayCardArtContest