Donate Life New Mexico Donor Services

Begin a career with a lasting and inspiring impact.

Join a committed team dedicated to saving and improving lives at our locations in Tennessee, New Mexico, Northern California and Northern Nevada!

Explore our full list of open positions and apply at go.dcids.org/4cvzIyc

The need for transplants remains high with more than 100,000 patients still waiting for their lifesaving gift.

More than 400 are here in New Mexico.

YOU have the power to save lives and end the waitlist. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their legacies.

Donor Tribute: Brendon Sokol Jr.

Brendon loved being with his friends and family and playing video games. He was especially proud of his Dodge Charger S**t Pack, which he enjoyed taking to car meets.

Days before his 19th birthday in August 2023, Brendon experienced a massive seizure and became a Donor Hero, saving the lives of others with his gifts.

Brendon’s grandmother, Anita, added his photo to her own Dodge Charger to honor his selfless legacy.

Make the lifesaving decision today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Shanon Pine became a donor hero on December 9, 2023, saving several lives by donating her organs, corneas and two heart valves.

Although she struggled with seizures and her disability, Shanon was a blessing who taught those in her life what love is.

Her loving, caring spirit lives on through her recipients.

Leave a lasting legacy. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

In honor of , use the emojis below to describe your connection to organ, eye and tissue donation!

Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org - then you can add this one: 🏆

🏆 Registered donor
❤️ Heart recipient
💚 Liver recipient
🧡 Kidney recipient
💜 Lung recipient
💛 Pancreas recipient
💗 Small intestine recipient
💙 Tissue recipient
👁️ Cornea recipient
🌹 Donor family
🥇 Caregiver
💔 Loved one/friend/family member died while waiting
🦋 Family member is a recipient
🎉 Friend is a recipient
💝 Friend was a donor
⏰ Currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant
💪🏼 Living donor
⭐️ Donation and transplant professional
🩺 Healthcare provider
♻️ Believer

Alert: Meet Dawn Benjamin!

Dawn has been a Senior External Affairs Coordinator with our sister organization, Tennessee Donor Services, for 17 years! It's always been important to her to have "purpose work" that enables her to make a difference in her community and beyond.

Fun Fact: Dawn loves creating in mixed media, paper crafts and watercolor! Her current obsession is junk journals.

Let's give a round of applause for Dawn's dedication to saving and improving lives each day! 👏

the medical care you receive is not affected by your donation status?

A medical professional's first priority is to save lives.

Know the facts about donation. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Stephen Kellett was born with Down syndrome and a heart condition that required a heart valve transplant to survive.

Thanks to his selfless donor hero, Stephen received his transplant and the opportunity to grow up and enjoy his favorite things in life, including cooking, hanging out with friends and enjoying the latest superhero movies!

Stephen is also an active Donate Life Ambassador, sharing his story and encouraging others to save lives by registering to be donors!

It only takes a moment to make a lifesaving decision. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Donation is a powerful gift that leaves a lasting legacy.

Help us honor your loved one's selfless act by sharing their story with us.

Submit a memorial to our Donor Wall at https://donatelifenm.org/family-and-recipient-support/celebrations-and-memorials/donor-wall/

HAPPENING SATURDAY!
Bil Talavera Annual Motorcycle & Car Show!
Bil is a donor hero who saved three lives.
Join us for this FREE family-friendly event, and help support donor heroes and transplant recipients.

WHAT: Motorcycle and Car Show
WHEN: Saturday, July 13th
TIME: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
LOCATION: St. Therese Parish Hall Parking Lot - 212 Mildred Ave. NW, Albuquerque 87107
$25 registrating fee for those participaing in show and awards

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their legacies.

Donor Tribute: Sherri Maier

"Born March 12, 1968: A precious sweet little girl who grew into an intelligent, loving, tender woman. Sherri had a sharp mind and a gift for sewing, painting, horticulture, and many crafts. She loved her two children beyond measure and gave her very best to and for them. Sherri was destined for Heaven and went to be with our savior on March 29, 2024."

Make the lifesaving decision today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Continuing a two-part series on normothermic regional perfusion (NRP), NPR Health Correspondent Rob Stein gave listeners an unprecedented look inside the operating room with our sister organization, Tennessee Donor Services, to help listeners understand a new organ recovery procedure that holds the promise of saving more lives.

Many thanks to NPR for highlighting the work of America’s OPO network on the front lines of organ donation.

Listen to the full article at https://n.pr/4eVMQib.

Transplant team finally succeeds in using controversial new organ recovery strategy Many transplant programs are using a controversial procedure called normothermic regional perfusion to obtain organs from donors. After a donor is declared dead, circulation is restarted with a pump.

We had an incredible morning educating about organ, eye and tissue donation at Lovelace Health System!

Michelle Silva, NMDS Hospital Development Manager, joined Lovelace Medical Center for a new nurse orientation to teach future nurses about our mission to save and improve lives through donation.

It is an honor to work alongside Lovelace Medical Center to help save the lives of New Mexicans every day!

Join a team committed to saving and improving lives each day!

We're hiring for a number of clinical and corporate roles throughout Tennessee, New Mexico, Northern California and Northern Nevada!

Explore our full list of open positions and apply at go.dcids.org/4cvzIyc

A special thanks to NPR and Rob Stein for carefully exploring Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in a recent NPR Morning Edition episode.

Our sister organization, Tennessee Donor Services, allowed Stein an unprecedented opportunity to shadow an NRP recovery effort and gain an up-close understanding of the procedure.

New Mexico Donor Services is committed to recovering as many healthy organs for transplant as possible, and with revolutionary procedures like NRP, we are saving more lives every day.

Listen to the full article at https://n.pr/45XVxV7.

Doctors try a controversial technique to reduce the transplant organ shortage Doctors say they can boost the odds donated organs will be usable by restarting blood circulation with a pump after donors are declared dead. Critics say the procedure blurs the definition of death.

In partnership with What's Your Grief, our Aftercare program will be offering live Grief Support Webinars for our donor families each month.

The July webinar "Love Lives On: Creating Continued Bonds After Loss" premieres on Monday, July 8th, at 6 PM MST.

See upcoming dates, times and topics and sign up at bit.ly/3Q2Mhcd

The 2024 Transplant Games have begun!

Thousands of people from all 50 states and abroad have come together to honor donor heroes and raise awareness for organ, eye and tissue donation through friendly competition.

We wish the best of luck to our athletes as they go for the gold and honor their donors who gave the gift of life!

It's never too late to register as a donor. Sign up today at RegisterMe.org.

to Santa Fe Pride on the Plaza!

We had such a fun time meeting so many new faces, handing out swag and encouraging our community to save lives as donors. 🏳️‍🌈

Thank you to our incredible volunteers who came out to help staff the booth!

It's never too late to show your PRIDE and save lives! Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy !

Together, we share the freedom to make a decision that will give someone a second chance at life.

Ignite the spark that saves lives! Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org. 🎆

Alert: Meet Kristina Nisly!

Kristina has been a Clinical Review Coordinator at New Mexico Donor Services for 2.5 years. She enjoys working with her team members!

Fun Fact: Kristina loves to travel and has been to 22 countries!

Let's give a round of applause for Kristina's dedication to saving and improving lives each day! 👏

Kara Peeks, a mother of three, made one final selfless decision by choosing to save lives as a donor hero on June 19.

Between 80 and 90 people, including hospital staff, family and friends, lined hospital hallways to pay their respects during Kara's honor walk.

This turnout broke the hospital's record for largest honor walk, and the clip received more than 65,000 views on Reddit!

Read the full article at https://www.newsweek.com/dying-womans-honor-walk-breaks-record-1917742

Dying woman's "honor walk" before organ donation breaks hospital record Husband Chuck Peeks told Newsweek: "I think half of my tears were those of sorrow, but the other half were joy and pride."

At 31-years-old, Nathan Streeter became a donor hero, saving two lives with his gifts.

Nathan was born with cerebral palsy, but his diagnosis did not stop him from enjoying filmmaking, baseball and books and later giving the gift of life.

His legacy of sensitivity and love continues on in those he saved.

We all have the power to donate life. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Disability Pride Month is observed every July to honor the acheivements, progress and struggles of individuals with disabilities and the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Join us as we share stories of those touched by donation to recognize the ability for anyone to give and receive life regardless of their disability!

Everyone has the ability to save lives. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, let's celebrate the impact that the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act continues to have for HIV-positive patients on the transplant waiting list!

Signed on November 21, 2013, the HOPE Act permits organs from HIV-positive donors to be transplanted into HIV-positive patients, allowing more lives to be saved overall.

Remember: You can regardless of your HIV-status!

Show your PRIDE and save lives. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their legacies.

Donor Tribute: Gavin Cole

"My Gavin decided at 18 to become an organ donor. When his accident happened, we honored his decision. He lost his life on 11/28/21, and his donation surgery was on 12/02/21. Through donation, he saved five lives with six organs. I have a wonderful relationship with his heart recipient and his liver recipient. Gavin is our hero and a hero to many others in our community. He was a senior in high school preparing for his next adventure in life: college. Such a beautiful human!"

Make the lifesaving decision today. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at RegisterMe.org.

We are looking for volunteers to help us staff the Donate Life New Mexico table at Santa Fe Pride on the Plaza this Saturday, June 29, from 11 AM to 4 PM!

Parking instructions and booth location information can be found in the link below!

Interested in joining us? Sign up for a time slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DA4A92CA7F4CE9-50158668-santa #/

Thank you!
We’ve received so many wonderful donations for those affected by the fires in Ruidoso. We will stop collecting tomorrow - Tuesday, June 24th at 5 p.m.