About Us
Media and Press
NJ Sharing Network is proud to partner with local, regional and national media to share the life-changing stories of donation and transplantation.
Media Contact
We welcome the opportunity to answer your questions, provide subject matter experts and personal testimonies from individuals touched by donation and transplantation. We can also connect you with people in your community who can share inspiring real-life stories about organ and tissue donation.
Gary Mignone
Manager, Public Relations
Cell: (551) 574-3059
gmignone@njsharingnetwork.org
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Press Releases
National Donor Day: How the Gift of One Heart Brought Two Families Together
February 14 is a day for sharing the love in New Jersey – not just because it’s Valentine’s Day, but also because it marks National Donor Day, a time dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ and tissue donation. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), over 100,000 Americans are waiting for…
Local Volunteers Knit and Crochet Blankets and Shawls to Comfort Families of Organ and Tissue Donors
NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program continues to touch hearts and provide solace to families of organ and tissue donors. In 2024, volunteers handcrafted 883 lap blankets and shawls, each a tangible expression of love, compassion, and support for grieving families. “These thoughtful gifts offer much-needed comfort during difficult times for our organ and…
Lifesaving Organ Donations in New Jersey Reached a New Record High in 2024
NJ Sharing Network reports 743 organs were transplanted marking six consecutive years of record growth. (NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, the federally designated nonprofit organization focused on saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, announced the number…
KBC Advisors Contributes $50,000 to the Sharing Network Foundation to Help Save and Enhance Lives Through Organ and Tissue Donation
(NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ) – NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the federally designated nonprofit organization responsible for saving and enhancing lives through the recovery of donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, has received a significant boost for its lifesaving mission with a generous $50,000 grant from KBC Advisors (KBC) to the Sharing Network Foundation. As…
New Jersey’s Michael Rizzo Recognized During the 2025 Rose Parade® in Pasadena
(Pasadena, CA) – On New Years Day, heart and tissue transplant recipient Michael Rizzo of Upper Saddle River, NJ, participated in the world’s most visible campaign to inspire organ and tissue donation. Rizzo proudly served as a float rider on OneLegacy’s Donate Life Rose Parade® float in Pasadena, CA. His participation was sponsored by the…