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At Midwest Transplant Network, we have the honor of sharing stories of hope, love and triumph in the face of tragedy as we care for donor heroes and their families. We hope these posts will provide an inside look into the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspire you to add your name to the donor registry or encourage others to do the same. Together, we can help decrease the transplant waitlist.

Jetaya Lucero, donor hero

Jetaya Rose Lucero’s Legacy Lives On Through the Gift of Life

“She was daddy’s princess with an attitude,” said her mother, Sharen Lucero. Her father, Lee Lucero, remembers how her presence could instantly brighten a room. “Her smile would light up […]

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EMS Week takes place during the week of May 17-23, 2026. This year's theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together."

MTN Honors the Lifesaving Work of EMS Professionals

EMS Week is a time to celebrate contributions and thank EMS professionals and their families for the sacrifices they make in service to others.

Owen Cigich

Owen Cigich: Fearless, Full of Dreams and Waiting for Hope

At nine years old, Owen Cigich has a larger-than-life personality and enough energy to keep everyone around him smiling. He loves laughing, cup stacking, swimming and spending time with his […]

Image of a butterfly art print in a shadow box.

Midwest Transplant Network Celebrates Lifesaving Partnerships with Excellence in Donation Awards 

Midwest Transplant Network celebrates their partners in organ, eye and tissue donation at the annual Excellence in Donation Awards.

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Living Donation: How the MTN Laboratory Facilitates Transplant Success

Midwest Transplant Network’s Laboratory Services team supports living donation by providing testing that transplant programs need to match donors and recipients.

Organ Donors

can save up to eight lives.