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(April 3, 2024 – NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Carolyn M. Welsh, a lifelong resident of Colts Neck, NJ, was recently honored by NJ Sharing Network for her 25 years of service in advancing the organization’s lifesaving efforts in the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue in the state.

As President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, Welsh led the way in 2023 as the number of organs transplanted in a single year reached an all-time high of 715, a significant 7% increase over the previous record. Additionally, 44,266 eye and tissue gifts were made, enhancing the quality of life for countless individuals in need.

“I am honored to work alongside amazing people who understand that what we do is much more than a job – it is a unified mission to save lives and offer caring and compassionate support to donor families during their most difficult times of grief. Our team members, hospital partners and our NJ Sharing Network community have helped us reach new levels of excellence in organ and tissue donation and transplantation,” said Welsh. “Thanks to the generosity of New Jersey organ donors and their families, more organs were transplanted than ever before – ensuring others now have more time to share special moments with their loved ones.”

For five consecutive years, NJ Sharing Network has reported organ dona􀆟on records, and the number of New Jerseyans saying ‘YES’ to registering as organ and tissue donors is also on the rise as over a million residents joined the New Jersey Donor Registry in 2023, according to the National Donate Life Registry and NJ MVC data. NJ Sharing Network has also been recognized by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, for six consecutive years as one of the state’s ‘Best Places to Work.’

Welsh was recently recognized by NJBIZ on its prestigious lists of New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in Business and the Health Care Power 50. Welsh was also recognized on ROI-NJ’s 2023 Health Care Influencers list.

In addition to Welsh’s role at NJ Sharing Network, she serves on the Board of Directors for Eversight, the Seton Hall University Alumni and the Caucus Educational Corporation (CEC).
Welsh earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Seton Hall University and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Nonprofit Management from North Central University.

About NJ Sharing Network

NJ Sharing Network, headquartered in New Providence, NJ, is the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State. NJ Sharing Network partners with an extensive network of 54 local hospitals to provide hope for the nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, and it is part of the national recovery system for the over 100,000 people on the national transplant waiting list. For five consecutive years, NJ Sharing Network has reported organ donation records, and 3.8 million New Jerseyans are registered as organ and tissue donors, according to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). NJ Sharing Network has also been recognized by NJBIZ for six consecutive years as one of the state’s ‘Best Places to Work.’ To learn more, get involved, and join the National Donate Life Registry as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org.

(February 2, 2024 – NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has received a powerful boost for its lifesaving mission thanks to a generous $25,000 grant contribution from Kohl’s to the Sharing Network Foundation. As part of its National Giveback Initiative, Kohl’s contribution to the Sharing Network Foundation will help fund clinical advancement, family support, public awareness and education about the life-saving benefits of organ and ossue donation and transplantation.

“We are honored to be nationally recognized by Kohl’s and grateful to receive this generous grant funding through the Kohl’s National Giveback Initiative. Kohl’s and all of our community partners and supporters are a driving force behind our efforts to care for our organ and tissue donor families and enrich the lives of transplant recipients as they share in more special moments with their loved ones,” said Amanda Tibok, Executive Director, Sharing Network Foundation.

Kohl’s grant funding is made possible through Kohl’s Cares Goods for Good, which sells children’s books and toys and contributes 100 percent of the net profit to health and wellness organizations nationwide. In total, Kohl’s has awarded more than $29 million to nonprofits through this giving program since 2018.

“Giving back in the communities where we live and work is a core part of who we are at Kohl’s and we’re grateful for the organizations that are taking action to improve family health and wellness nationwide,” said Christie Raymond, Chief Marke􀆟ng Officer, Kohl’s.

According to United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), there are over 100,000 Americans – nearly 4,000 of whom live in New Jersey – waitng for a life-saving transplant. One organ andtssue donor can save eight lives and enhance the lives of over 75 others. To learn more, get involved, and join the National Donate Life Registry as an organ and tissue donor, visit
www.NJSharingNetwork.org.

About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a foundation that combines great brands, incredible value and convenience for our customers. Kohl’s serves millions of families in more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, online at Kohls.com, and through the Kohl’s App For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community visit www.Corporate.Kohls.com.
About NJ Sharing Network

NJ Sharing Network is the federally designated non-profit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State. NJ Sharing Network partners with an extensive network of 54 local hospitals to provide hope for nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, and it is part of the national recovery system for the over 100,000 people on the national transplant waiting list. For five consecutive years, NJ Sharing Network has reported organ donation records, underscoring the generosity of New Jerseyans and the clear trend of growing support for organ and tissue donation. With headquarters in New Providence, NJ, the organization has been recognized by NJBIZ as one of the state’s ‘Best Places to Work’ for the last six years. To learn more, get involved, and join the National Donate Life Registry as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org.

About the Sharing Network Foundation
The Sharing Network Foundation supports the work of NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated non-profit organization responsible for the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State. The Foundation is commited to increasing the number of lives saved through clinical advancement, family support, public awareness and education about the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. For more information or to make a contribution, visit www.SharingNetworkFoundation.org.

(January 8, 2024 – Piscataway, NJ) – Donate Life America presented its prestigious 2023 Excellence in Youth Education Award to Piscataway High School’s (PHS) Donate life Club (DLC) for its outstanding efforts in raising awareness about the importance of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The DLC student members worked throughout the year to educate their fellow classmates and community residents about organ and tissue donation, plan volunteer events to support NJ Sharing Network, and inspire people to register as organ and tissue donors. Divakaran Manimaran, a senior at PHS and president and founder of the PHS DLC, led the club’s efforts in organizing various events and activities on-campus and in the local community. The impact of these efforts was multiplied by the creative development of social media pages, printed flyers, advertisements, and a local news media editorial. Other efforts mobilized students to share ‘real talk’ discussions with family members and community residents to help dispel many myths and misconceptions about organ and tissue donation and transplantation.

Currently, there are over 100,000 Americans – nearly 4,000 of whom live in New Jersey – waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, according to United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). Just one organ and tissue donor can save 8 lives and enhance the lives of over 75 others. To learn more, get involved, and join the National Donate Life Registry as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org.