Tag: organ donation
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Mother saves daughter’s life by becoming living organ donor
Sayreville resident Gina Bergstrom, 53, and her mother Jennie Montanino, 69, of West Palm Beach, Florida, have a special bond. After Bergstrom was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2019 and discovered she would need a kidney transplant, Montanino selflessly donated one of her kidneys to save her daughter’s life. One night in 2006, Bergstrom sat…
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NJ Sharing Network plans events to encourage organ and tissue donation
EDISON – Sarika Bhatnagar donated one of her kidneys to save the life of her husband, Vinay. They are now both living healthy and active lifestyles since the successful transplant last summer. Their daughter Anika, a sophomore at Woodbridge Academy, is working to create a Donate Life Club in her school to educate fellow students…
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Organ donation in New Jersey reaches record high in 2021
NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit, federally-designated organization responsible for the recovery of organ and tissue donation in the state, announced the number of organ donors in a single year reached an all-time high as 233 individuals in New Jersey gave the gift of life in 2021. Last year’s record underscores the trend of growing support…
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East Windsor resident lives life to the fullest thanks to lifesaving kidney transplants
This holiday season will be a special time for Leena Sandhu of East Windsor. As her family and friends joyfully count their blessings, Leena is also reflecting on the gift of life and the miracle of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Sandhu, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, was diagnosed with lupus when she…
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Kendall Park resident celebrates anniversaries of lifesaving kidney, pancreas transplants
Kevin P. Aspell may have recently retired from his successful professional career, but he continues to actively serve as a dedicated volunteer to support his community and those most in need. The Kendall Park resident is currently a board member of Community Access Unlimited in Elizabeth and volunteer for NJ Sharing Network. The 67-year-old lives…
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Hillsborough woman raises awareness of organ and tissue donation
The NJ Sharing Network Foundation’s Hearts for Emma Partner Fund has awarded a scholarship to Gabriella Giolli of Hillsborough for her passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation. Giolli was presented with her scholarship award at the NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence during a private ceremony with her family…
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Edison woman remembered for life of caring for others continues to do so upon death through organ donation
Karen Ann Strittmatter-Sesta of Edison will always be remembered by her loved ones for her selfless nature in putting the needs of others first. She lived her entire life in Edison, Woodbridge and Iselin. She died on Feb. 5 at age 58. “Aunt Karen’s greatest joy in life was taking care of others,” said Stacy…
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NJ Sharing Network awards scholarship to Woodbridge student who supports organ donation
NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit, federally designated organ procurement organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue in the state, has awarded scholarships to nine high school graduates for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation. Each student was individually presented with their scholarship award at the NJ Sharing Network’s…
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NJ Sharing Network awards scholarships to high school students who support organ donation
NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit, federally designated organ procurement organization responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue in the state, has awarded scholarships to nine high school graduates for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation. Applicants were measured on academic achievement, community and volunteer efforts, extracurricular activities and advocacy…
