SAN RAMON, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Donor Network West continues to advance its long-term growth strategy with the appointment of E’Tiffany Jones as vice president of marketing and communications. Jones, who joined the organization in mid-2025, has played a key role in strengthening marketing and outreach efforts. Her expanded leadership role will now include community … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with E’Tiffany Jones as Vice President of Communications, Marketing & Community Engagement
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10 Northern Nevada Healthcare Heroes Honored at Donor Network West’s Champion of Hope Appreciation Awards
Nov. 14, 2025 (RENO, Nev.) — Donor Network West, northern Nevada’s only federally-designated organ procurement organization, recognized 10 northern Nevada healthcare honorees at the Champion of Hope Appreciation Awards for their essential role in saving and healing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. Donor Network West also presented hospital teams with the U.S. … [Read more...] about 10 Northern Nevada Healthcare Heroes Honored at Donor Network West’s Champion of Hope Appreciation Awards
Steady Growth Fuels Donor Network West’s Impact in Organ and Tissue Donation
Reno, Nev. (June 19, 2025) – Following the milestone of reaching 100 organ donors in March, Donor Network West—the only federally designated organ procurement organization serving northern Nevada and northern California—has released new Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) data showcasing record growth over the past five years. Since 2019, the organization has … [Read more...] about Steady Growth Fuels Donor Network West’s Impact in Organ and Tissue Donation
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Supervisor and Kidney Transplant Recipient to be Recognized at the Reno Aces Game on May 23Donor Network West Will Celebrate Reno Local, Alondra Orozco, During the Home Run for Life Game to Raise Awareness of the Life-Saving Impact of Organ Donation.
RENO, Nev. — At the age of 19, Reno native Alondra Orozco was first diagnosed with kidney disease. It was a transformative time in her life. What was supposed to be an exciting transition into her college career turned into fear and uncertainty while tethered to a dialysis machine. During this time, Orozco’s father, Andres Orozco, stepped into the role of Superman. Becoming … [Read more...] about St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center Supervisor and Kidney Transplant Recipient to be Recognized at the Reno Aces Game on May 23
Donor Network West and Humboldt General Hospital Launch the First Birth Tissue Donation Program in Rural Nevada
WINNEMUCCA, Nev. (April 28, 2025) — Donor Network West and Humboldt General Hospital are pleased to announce the first birth tissue donation program in rural Nevada, allowing parents to donate the placenta and umbilical cord following childbirth. These tissues, which are typically discarded after delivery, can instead be donated for transplantation, research and … [Read more...] about Donor Network West and Humboldt General Hospital Launch the First Birth Tissue Donation Program in Rural Nevada
Donor Network West Announces William Bubba Paris as New Executive Director of Foundation
Reno, Nev. (Feb. 15, 2024) – Donor Network West has appointed William Bubba Paris as executive director of the Donor Network West Foundation. As the organ procurement organization (OPO) for northern Nevada and northern California, Donor Network West aims to save and heal lives through organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation. The Foundation was established in 2023 to … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Announces William Bubba Paris as New Executive Director of Foundation
Donor Network West Launches Foundation in Support of Organ Donor Families and Transplant Recipients
RENO, Nev. (Sept. 14, 2023) – Donor Network West, the federally authorized organ procurement organization for northern California and northern Nevada, is pleased to announce the launch of the Donor Network West Foundation. As the organization’s philanthropic service arm, the Foundation will support the needs of organ donor families and transplant recipients as well as further … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Launches Foundation in Support of Organ Donor Families and Transplant Recipients
Donor Network West Promotes Matthew Graves to Vice President of Donor Operations, Northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. — Donor Network West, the only nonprofit organization authorized by federal law to recover organ, eye and tissue donations across northern Nevada and northern California, has announced the promotion of Matthew Graves to vice president of donor operations, northern Nevada. Graves joined the organization in August 2021 as vice president of tissue operations and … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Promotes Matthew Graves to Vice President of Donor Operations, Northern Nevada
Local triathlete and liver recipient will be recognized during Reno Aces’ May 19 ‘Home Run for Life’ game
Local Reno resident, Tracy Copeland, has completed an Iron Man competition, finished the Tour of the California Alps 129-mile bicycle ride and has medaled in swimming, cycling and running across five Transplant Games of America competitions and three World Transplant Games. She is also currently training to run a marathon. Her pursuit of challenging athletic competitions … [Read more...] about Local triathlete and liver recipient will be recognized during Reno Aces’ May 19 ‘Home Run for Life’ game
Eight Local Organ Donors and Their Families Recognized During Special Ceremony on National Donor Day
In recognition of National Donor Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14, Donor Network West and Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center honored eight northern Nevada organ and tissue donors in a special remembrance ceremony. With loved ones in attendance, each donor had their name added to a leaf on the Tree of Life, a memorial located in the Arlington Lobby at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical … [Read more...] about Eight Local Organ Donors and Their Families Recognized During Special Ceremony on National Donor Day
Washoe County Sheriff’s Help Educate Drivers About Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
The Second Chances program allows Washoe County Deputy Sheriffs, at their discretion, to give registered organ donors who are pulled over for minor traffic violations a warning ticket, as opposed to a fine. Offered in partnership with Donor Network West, the program will run from Thursday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Oct. 28. The program is designed to help encourage more Washoe … [Read more...] about Washoe County Sheriff’s Help Educate Drivers About Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
Donor Network West Opens New Northern Nevada Headquarters
Emphasizing its commitment to the northern Nevada community, Donor Network West opened a new headquarters in Reno, Nevada, growing its northern Nevada operations to expand organ, eye and tissue donation services, and outreach and education in the community. As the federally designated nonprofit organ procurement organization for northern Nevada and northern California, … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Opens New Northern Nevada Headquarters
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Donor Network West Announces Northern Nevada Advisory Council Members
Donor Network West, northern Nevada and northern California’s federally-designated non-profit organ procurement organization, is proud to announce the inception of its Northern Nevada Advisory Council. With more than 600 Nevadans waiting for life-saving organ transplants, council members have been recruited to champion the cause of organ and tissue donation in the community to … [Read more...] about Donor Network West Announces Northern Nevada Advisory Council Members
Local Organ Transplant Recipients and Organ Donor Families to Be Featured at the 133rd Rose Parade
Donor Network West, the federally designated non-profit organ procurement organization for northern Nevada and northern California, will honor three organ donation recipients and two families whose loved ones donated organs at the 133rd Rose Parade® happening Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 in Pasadena, Calif. Remembering the selfless gifts their loved ones made … [Read more...] about Local Organ Transplant Recipients and Organ Donor Families to Be Featured at the 133rd Rose Parade