2019 Chicago Organ Summit

What is Tissue Donation?

By GoH / August 2, 2019

Every day people experience life-altering medical improvements through tissue transplants from organ and tissue donors....

Which organs and tissues are most needed?

By GoH / June 28, 2019

Every morning more than 3,000 Illinois residents and 1,147 Indiana residents wake up hoping that...

Nico’s Tattoo Story

By GoH / June 15, 2019

There are so many ways to memorialize a loved one who has passed. When Nico’s...

What organs and tissues can be donated while alive?

By GoH / June 13, 2019

Which organs and tissues can come from living donors? Understanding the need Every 10 minutes...

How do I donate an organ to someone in my family?

By GoH / June 13, 2019

Being on a waiting list for an organ transplant is stressful. With each passing day...

What Happens After a Donation?

By GoH / June 11, 2019

Organ and tissue donation is a gift that costs you nothing but is priceless for...

By GoH / April 30, 2019

Mother Honors Donor In Spirit Son By Advocating For Donation

By GoH / March 18, 2019

Organ and tissue donation is a clinical, emotional and complex process. Saying yes to donation is courageous and generous, but

Norwegian American Hospital Donation- Themed Mural Unveiled

By GoH / February 4, 2019

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago unveiled and dedicated the donation-themed Give

Nikki’s Gift: A Lasting Legacy

By GoH / February 1, 2019

As a mother and a friend, Vicki Olds has a storehouse of love that knows no bounds. Her actions are

Donor Mother Shares Story of Loving, Lifesaving Son

By GoH / January 28, 2019

Izaiah, shown on his 15th birthday, was a loving, talented, caring, smart and determined young man, according to his

Kyle Shines On

By GoH / January 3, 2019

While on an annual family group camping trip, 16 -year -old Kyle Zuleg was killed by a falling tree limb

The Legacy of Donor in Spirit Derrick Page Lives on Through The Lives He Touched

By GoH / December 5, 2018

If Derrick Page could’ve given his heart to his grandfather, Larry, he would have. That’s just the kind of person

Gordon Harris Cherishes Second Chance At Life After Heart Transplant

By GoH / December 5, 2018

During their first meeting, Michael (left) heard the heart of his 17-year-old daughter Payton beating inside Gordon’s chest.

Jessica Goodrich: A Daughter’s Journey

By GoH / December 3, 2018

One of Jessica's father's favorite sayings was, "It's a great day to be alive." When Jessica was in high

“I Never Wanted To Be A Victim. I Wanted To Be A Survivor”

By GoH / November 9, 2018

Life for Jamie Nieto was typical in 2003. He was a 19-year-old sophomore in college, playing college golf, spending time with family and friends

Kelvin’s New Heart

By GoH / November 8, 2018

Kelvin Martin is many things. He’s a deejay (DJ Flash … watch out for him), a father, a husband and

A Loving Mother Gives Life Lessons to Son, New Lessons to Others

By GoH / November 2, 2018

Since the shooting that left him paralyzed from the waist down, Shawn has become one of Chicago’s leading

Rachel Dean’s Spirit of Giving Will Always Be Remembered

By GoH / October 26, 2018

As a donor in spirit, Rachel was a kind and compassionate person who left an indelible mark on the

Maddie Finch Became a Tissue Donor and a Beacon of Hope For Others

By GoH / October 19, 2018

Maddie Finch Jim Allmon is no stranger to the difficult task of knocking on the doors of families

Julie Prangl: A Call No Parent Ever Wants to Get

By GoH / October 4, 2018

When Julie Prangl took her son, Nick, for his driver’s license, they saw a sign for organ and

Jonathan’s Second Chance

By GoH / September 10, 2018

Jonathan Bell has accomplished a lot in the past year. He went to state in track, competed on the football

The 14: Alice Siete-Nevel

By GoH / July 30, 2018

Alice, center with her grandchildren When her mother needed a kidney transplant in 1996, Alice Siete-Nevel of Garden

Do It For Tom: Suzie Sturm

By GoH / July 27, 2018

If you search for Suzie Sturm using social media, you might find her using the hashtag #DoItForTom. Tom is the

Champion: Colette Jordan

By GoH / July 26, 2018

Colette, center In October of 2006, Lisle resident, Colette Jordan, received the news that she had an autoimmune

Home of Love: Barb Thomas

By GoH / July 24, 2018

James Love and Barb Thomas When Barbara Thomas rented out her home to the Love family she didn’t

Livi Sonetz Lives On

By GoH / July 13, 2018

Olivia “Livi” Sonetz was a force of nature — energetic, kind, unstoppable, fearless and unforgettable. Tragically, Livi, who was a

Friday the 13th: Vince Shavers

By GoH / July 13, 2018

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in western cultures. Vince Shavers, a 52-year-old Naperville resident, said he never

2018 Transplant Games of America: Jerry Taylor

By GoH / July 11, 2018

College is supposed to be some of the best years of your life. During college, students not only learn how

Dancing Again After a Kidney Transplant: Monica Fox

By GoH / July 6, 2018

Monica Fox (center) The longer Monica Fox of Flossmoor, Ill. spent on the waiting list for a

Now This Covers Mario Cousins Donation Story

By GoH / April 17, 2018

Now This, the media site reporting on the latest video news, investigative reports, interviews and original series, reported the story

Aidan Shea: A Catalyst for Change

By GoH / April 12, 2018

Throughout Gift of Hope’s 30-year history, it has held steadfast to its vision that every opportunity for donation is successful

Sacred Ground

By GoH / January 31, 2018

When Gift of Hope goes into the hospital and is working with a donor and donor family, we’re on sacred ground. It’s not our sacred ground, it’s that family’s sacred ground

Supporting the Gift: Gift of Hope Honors Springfield Hospitals for Organ and Tissue Donation Efforts

By GoH / September 29, 2017

In a moving ceremony on Tuesday, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network presented its Supporting the Gift Award

Park of Hope Dedicated to Young Steger “Superhero”

By GoH / August 30, 2017

On June 3, dozens of families, friends, local dignitaries and representatives from Gift of Hope crowded the Louis Sherman Community

“Drive for Life” Act Becomes Law, Allowing 16- and 17-Year-Olds to Join State Organ Donor Registry

By GoH / August 12, 2017

Beginning January 1, 2018, 16- and 17-year-olds in Illinois will able to join the organ donor registry thanks to the

Changing Tragedy into Triumph: Aftercare Specialist

By GoH / June 24, 2017

Changing Tragedy into Triumph: Aftercare Specialist Renata Krzyston, Aftercare Specialist “Grief and sadness are part of the

Honoring the Donation Decision: Tissue Recovery Supervisor

By GoH / June 24, 2017

Honoring the Donation Decision: Tissue Recovery Supervisor Roy Mayfield, Senior Supervisor of Facilities and Tissue Recovery “I believe

Honoring the Donation Decision: Allocation and Perfusion Coordinator

By GoH / June 24, 2017

Honoring the Donation Decision: Allocation and Perfusion Coordinator Jessina Wiley, Allocation and Perfusion Coordinator “The donation process involves