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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
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…
NJSN Named 2024 Nonprofit of the Year by NJBiz
We’re thrilled to share that NJ Sharing Network has been named Nonprofit Business of the Year (100+ Employees) by NJBiZ! This prestigious honor is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our incredible team, the generosity of donors and their families, and the steadfast support of our healthcare partners, volunteers, and community members. Together, we…
North Plainfield High School Earns National Award for Raising Awareness About Organ and Tissue Donation
(North Plainfield, NJ) – North Plainfield High School (NPHS) received Donate Life America’s (DLA) prestigious 2024 Excellence in Youth Education Award for its outstanding efforts in raising awareness about the importance of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Pictured here with the award are (from left) Sean Dowling, NPHS Athletic…