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September 2024
​LifeShare Foundation Raises Eighty Thousand at Annual 5K Race
 
On Saturday, September 21, the LifeShare Foundation hosted its sixth annual Little Red Heart Race in honor of Oklahomans impacted by organ, eye and tissue donation.
 
The Little Red Heart 5K’s mission is to celebrate life, remember those who were donors, pay tribute to those who received, offer hope to those who continue to wait and remember the lives lost waiting for the gift of life.
 
Over 800 individual and team registrants participated in the organization’s USATF Certified 5K race and one mile walk, raising a soaring $85, 519 on behalf of the LifeShare Foundation.

LifeShare Foundation to Host Annual 5K Fundraiser for Organ and Tissue Donation

​On Saturday, September 21, more than 500 Oklahomans will visit Lake Hefner’s Stars and Stripes Park to participate in the LifeShare Foundation’s annual Little Red Heart 5K and Walk. The Little Red Heart 5K’s mission is to celebrate life, honor those who were donors, pay tribute to those who received, offer hope to those who continue to wait and remember the lives lost waiting for the gift of life.
 
At the event, registrants can either participate in a USATF Certified 5K race or a one mile walk in support of the LifeShare foundation. Family-friendly activities will take place across the park, with a special Kid’s Zone to include face painting, photo backdrops, a playscape and more.
 
Those who would like to attend the Little Red Heart 5K and Walk can sign up at LittleRedHeart5K.org. Pricing will increase after September 20. LifeShare would like to thank this year’s Champion and Hero Level race sponsors: Jeff and Lori Blumenthal, James Avery, Global Transplant Solutions, Private Jets, Trust Company of Oklahoma, Aidan’s Legacy, The Heinen Family, the Chickasaw Nation, and Paycom.

April 2024
LifeShare Celebrates Annual Donate Life Month
Organization Continues to Raise Awareness for Donation

Each April, LifeShare Oklahoma celebrates Donate Life Month, a month-long observance to focus attention on the need for organ, eye and tissue donation. The celebration is about the importance of registering your decision to be a donor and celebrating the hope that can be given through this decision.

January 2024
LifeShare Network Names Director of Communications and Development

Heather Dean, of Oklahoma City, was recently named Director of Communications and Development at LifeShare Network.
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​In this role, Dean is responsible for strategic direction of the marketing, outreach and aftercare efforts for LifeShare Network and the LifeShare Foundation. In connection with fundraising activities and the activities of LifeShare, she promotes education and public awareness of the lifesaving need for organ and tissue transplantation and research.

August 2023
LifeShare Foundation Provides Support to Families of Organ and Tissue Donors

The LifeShare Foundation recently announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind grief support program for organ and tissue donor families in the state of Oklahoma.

The LifeShare Foundation is the philanthropic organization which supports the activities and initiatives of the LifeShare Network to save more lives through donation.

This new grief support program, funded by Chickasaw Foundation, will partner with The Alliance of Mental Health Providers of Oklahoma (The Alliance) to offer counseling sessions to grieving families.

​LifeShare Foundation Hosts Little Red Heart Run
 
Oklahoma non-profit gears up for 1 Mile Walk, 5k and 10k and USATF Certified Race on September 23, 2023
 
Hundreds of participants will fill the trails near Lake Hefner to run and walk with a purpose to celebrate the gift of life.
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The LifeShare Foundation is hosting their annual ‘Little Red Heart’ 5k, 10k Run and 1 Mile walk as they continue raising awareness and providing education on the importance of being an organ donor.
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The event honors those who have received the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, remembers those who were organ and tissue donors and gives hope to thousands who wait on a lifesaving transplant.

November 2021
​LifeShare Foundation Hosts 5K to Honor, Remember and Give Hope
 
Oklahoma non-profit gears up for 1 Mile Walk and USATF Certified Race on November 6, 2021.
 
Hundreds of participants will fill the trails near Lake Hefner November 6 to run and walk with a purpose to celebrate the gift of life.
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The LifeShare Foundation is hosting their fourth annual ‘Little Red Heart’ 5K Run and 1 Mile walk as they continue raising awareness and providing education on the importance of being an organ donor.
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The event honors those who have received the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, remembers those who were organ and tissue donors and gives hope to thousands who wait on a lifesaving transplant.

October 2018
Oklahoma Family Celebrates Life After Sister’s Tragic Death Through 5K
 
In 2014, Jennifer Ward lost her 25-year-old sister, Stacy Hadley, in a tragic accident; however, Stacy lives on in others as an organ donor.
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Jennifer will celebrate her sister’s life and bring awareness to the importance of organ donation by participating in the Little Red Heart 5K organized by the LifeShare Foundation in Oklahoma City on Saturday, November 3.

Edmond Family Remembers Toddler Through 5K

Michelle  and Jantz Kinzer, of Edmond, lost their child Jantz Jr. ten years ago, yet he lives on in others as an organ donor. Baby Jantz, as he is affectionately called, will be celebrated in the upcoming Little Red Heart 5K organized by the LifeShare Foundation.
 
The LifeShare Foundation serves as a partner to LifeShare of Oklahoma by generating awareness, support and research for organ, eye and tissue donation.

Edmond Family Remembers Son Through 5K
 
Eight-year-old Aidan Hooper saved two lives July 4, 2016, through tissue donation, which is why his family will run Saturday in the Little Red Heart 5K.
 
The Hooper family along with about 17 other friends will honor Aidan’s gift and his life by participating in Team Aidan’s Legacy to raise money for organ and tissue donation across the state.

LifeShare Foundation Hosts 5K to Honor, Remember and Give Hope

Oklahoma non-profit gears up for 1 Mile Walk and USATF Certified Race on November 3, 2018.

Hundreds of participants will fill the streets of Oklahoma City’s Boathouse district November 3 to run and walk with a purpose to honor those who have received the gift of life through organ and tissue donation, remember those who gave the gift of life and give hope to thousands who wait on a lifesaving transplant.
 
The LifeShare Foundation is hosting their inaugural ‘Little Red Heart’ 5K Run and 1 Mile walk as they continue raising awareness and providing education on the importance of being an organ donor.

October 2017
LifeShare Unveils New Foundation
 
LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma unveiled the LifeShare Foundation at a Ribbon Cutting event earlier this week.
 
​The new Foundation will support activities and initiatives of LifeShare to help save more lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. It will serve to extend LifeShare’s philanthropic outreach in the community and will give LifeShare the opportunity to build partnerships across the state.

LifeShare to Launch Foundation

Ribbon Cutting and Public Launch to be held October 9

LifeShare Transplant Donor Services of Oklahoma announced recently that it will launch the LifeShare Foundation. The media and the public are invited to attend the launch and ribbon cutting event.

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