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Donor Memorial News

Read the latest news and information about the National Donor Memorial here.  This section contains both news releases and articles on the Memorial.

UNOS Dedicates the National Donor Memorial
12/11/2003 -- On November 20, 2003, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) dedicated the National Donor Memorial, honoring America's organ and tissue donors and their families.

HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson Unveils New Donor Initiative
04/25/2003 -- Federal, state and local government officials joined the transplant community today to celebrate life. U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson delivered a keynote address in celebration of the first ever National Donate Life Month and then joined in the groundbreaking of the National Donor Memorial.

Organ and Tissue Donors Honored on National Donor Memorial Web Site
04/18/2003 -- Organ and tissue donor families, transplant recipients and others who have been touched by donation may now honor their loved one or donor on the National Donor Memorial Web site, www.donormemorial.org.

National Donor Memorial Announced
06/28/2002 -- The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) announced today the creation of a National Donor Memorial as part of its new headquarters currently under construction in Richmond, Virginia.

Articles

11/26/2007

UNOS Launches New Online Stores

Now it’s easier than ever to order those patient and professional transplant resources that you rely on. United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has launched three new online stores! You can even buy merchandise.

Charles McAfee - Photo

Media Contact Information

UNOS News Bureau
(804) 782-4730

Publications

Read more about the National Donor Memorial in these publications:
- Foundation News, Fall 2002
- UNOS Update, August 2002
- Richmond.com, 11/05/2002
- Richmond.com, 11/29/2002
- Style Weekly, 11/20/2002