LifeLines

Bert Steck was surprised to learn that his mother, Katherine, was a candidate for tissue donation. She was, after all, 101 years, five months, and…

Stephanie Sommer has visited more medical examiner offices in Michigan than most medical examiners. And then there are the funeral homes. Her work as senior…

Tracy Gary and Holly Werlein-Gary almost never met, but fate and transplantation intervened. They both nearly died before finding each other and are now making…

Thousands attend event celebrating life, organ and tissue donation The annual LIFE Walk/Run drew nearly 2,500 people to Belle Isle in downtown Detroit for the…

Camaraderie, fellowship highlight biennual competition for transplant recipients Mike Roman of Berkley admits he probably shouldn’t go to the Donate Life Transplant Games this year….

Gift of Life is Looking for Workplace Partners Who Can Make a Difference   With about 55% of Michiganders registered as organ and tissue donors,…

Justin Shilling’s legacy as an organ and tissue donor is helping his mother navigate the depths of her grief. She wanted something for his 1,900…

Minorities often wait longer for organ transplants  Patrick Price is hoping he will one day receive a new kidney and return to the catering business…

Todd Hart saves lives by taking care of organs from the second they leave the donor until the moment they reach the recipient prepped for…

Ronda Harrison never thought she’d live to see 50.   Born with cystic fibrosis (CF), the Spring Lake woman said she always knew her life had…

Gift of Life Michigan and its partners, volunteers, donor families, and recipients are gathering in June at the state capitol building in Lansing to celebrate…

Jade Townsend spent a brief time on Earth and made a big difference Baby Jade came into the world with all odds against her and…

New legislation introduced in April will help Michigan family doctors and urgent care centers provide patients with information about organ, tissue and bone marrow donation….

New lung technology lends hope to patients who are waiting Two people are alive today because of new technology adopted by Gift of Life Michigan…

Diversity, equity and inclusion committee readies to launch initiatives after survey results  Already recognized as a Great Place to Work, Gift of Life Michigan is…