United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)’s Post

As National Donate Life Month approaches, I find myself deeply reflective and overwhelmingly grateful. This month isn't just a period on the calendar; it's a profound celebration of life, a time to honor the selfless donors and their families whose decisions have made life possible for many, including myself. I am here today, able to share this message, because of an extraordinary act of kindness—a decision made by a donor and their family during an unimaginably difficult time. Their generosity gave me a second chance at life, and words cannot express the depth of my gratitude. They are heroes in the truest sense, embodying compassion and selflessness. National Donate Life Month is an opportunity for us all to recognize and appreciate the gift of life that organ donation represents. It's a time to celebrate the lives saved, to acknowledge the ongoing need for organ donors, and to inspire others to consider becoming a part of this life-affirming process. Becoming an organ donor is a simple yet impactful decision. By registering as a donor, you have the power to save up to eight lives through organ donation and enhance many more through tissue donation. Moreover, living donation offers another profound opportunity to change lives, allowing individuals to donate a kidney or a part of the liver to someone in need. If you've ever considered becoming a donor—whether living or at the end of life—I encourage you to take the next step. Learn more, talk with your family, and register your decision. Your choice to become an organ donor can turn a time of loss into a time of hope for others. In this month of celebration and reflection, let's spread awareness, share our stories, and continue to build a legacy of generosity and hope. Together, we can save lives and honor those who have made our second chances possible. #NationalDonateLifeMonth #CelebrateLife #OrganDonation #LivingDonation #DonateLife

Let the countdown begin! We are one month away from this year’s Amplify Austin Day (March 6-7). Take these next steps to start getting ready: 1. Visit AmplifyATX.org and use the search to find nonprofits you love by keyword or name. 2. Use the filter to look through the 19 Cause Categories and find even more causes to support. 3. Don’t want to wait until March 6-7 to donate? Early giving is open NOW! We can’t wait to see the impact made this year during 24 hours of giving. #AmplifyAustinDay #ILiveHereIGiveHere

We've recently been interviewing some of the 3,278 readers who've contacted us to share what having free access to one of University of Michigan Press's books has meant to them. The stories have inspired me, intrigued me, and sometimes made me cry. You can learn more about our project to speak with real OA book readers here: https://lnkd.in/gSguxmnp. I know that almost 2,741,088 accesses from over 229 countries and territories is a big number, and we love sharing our Book Analytics Service public dashboard (https://lnkd.in/gFhGnYA2). It's also exciting to see the monthly growth, jumping to over 100,000 accesses in March. But it's that human connection that makes all the difference. If some of the voices resonate with you, I hope you'll support our work. Charles ---------------- Here are a few snippets. You can read more responses here: https://bit.ly/3ICn7MK "I am a first-generation student working part-time on top of a full course load. Having to spend tens to hundreds of dollars to access articles and scholarly books would make writing research papers next to impossible for me. Seeing that a source I need is open-access or otherwise available for free takes a great burden off my shoulders." "Please make more materials open-access. It would help world scholarship a lot. I am from the Philippines and much of our research would be better informed if we had access to more materials." "I am such a big fan of this being available to me without having to go through a login or paywall. It is 4am and I am crying Real Human Tears. My day has been made. Thank you." "Read FT, NY Times, Wash post regular basis. That's just today's news. Your collection should give understanding what is under today's headlines. The background matters." "I'm not an academic and it's purely for personal interest. Since I no longer have a connection to a university or university library and academic books tend to be ludicrously expensive and beyond my budget for just a hobby read, the fact that it's free online is the only reason I would have access to this information, so thanks for making an accessible option." "I'd like to thank the University of Michigan Press web-site for such help for my job! Such a beautiful and useful book for scholars is available for free - it's really important nowadays. University people and scholars from the whole world need to have an open-access and easy-sharing of their materials with each other. So, once again, thank you all for such an opportunity!" "As a person with visual impairment, I found the book contents accessible with my screen reading software." "Have open-access books is pivotal for our student population, many of whom come from low-resource communities and often find textbooks cost-prohibitive to completing courses and academic credits successfully. "

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First Step's Giving Day is back next Tuesday 7 May! On this special day, all donations will be matched by our generous major donors until we hit our target of $30,000. What that means is that for every dollar YOU donate, THEY will match it - DOUBLE the donation, DOUBLE the impact! How good is that? May 7 is also International Harm Reduction Day so save the date, spread the word and support First Step's life-saving work! Watch this space for more details over the next few days! #FirstStep #LifeWithAddiction #HarmReduction #IHRD24 @InternationalHarmReductionDay First Step Legal

You can help save more children's lives, month after month. Become a monthly donor and join a community of supporters who bring hope and healing to our littlest patients. Donating is a powerful way to help CHOP pioneer the breakthroughs those in our care are waiting for. Learn more about how you can make an impact: http://ms.spr.ly/6043cW3X1. #ForBreakthroughs

Have you downloaded our latest RAKtivist Toolkit? 🤩 As we transition into a new season, this is an ideal time to embark on spring cleaning and thoughtful donation efforts. Download the March RAKtivist toolkit for a fun spring-cleaning activity! Get it here: https://buff.ly/2ZDkkh1 #MakeKindnessTheNorm #SpringCleaning

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✨ Double the Donation, Double the Impact! ✨ Your generosity can create twice the change. 🌟 Donate now to unlock a matching contribution from our amazing Match Donor, MITER Foundation by MI Windows and Doors! Together, let's amplify the power of giving and make a difference that resonates twice as far. 💙 #GiveTogetherness #RMHCTampaBay #CommunitySupport #DoubleImpact #GiveBack #MatchingDonation"