Honoring Donate Life Champions

The Kidney Foundation of WNY joined Donate Life New York State in honoring individuals and organizations at the Donate Life NYS 2023 Appreciation Luncheon in September.

Kidney Foundation of WNY Director Jeremy Morlock, Donate Life NYS Associate Director Melanie Evans, and ConnectLife Community Development Specialist Pasquale Maggiore discussed organ donor registration efforts and celebrated successful initiatives.

Donate Life NYS presented the Spirit of Our Mission Award to Donna Dunn, a donor mother and tireless volunteer. The New York State Automobile Dealer's Association, led by Bob Vancavage, received the Moving Our Mission Award. State Senator Neil D. Breslin received the Legislative Champion Award. The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration, led by Patricia Dahl, received the Partner in Our Mission Award.

Assemblyman Phil Palmesano speaks with Kidney Foundation of WNY Director Jeremy Morlock about New York's progress in kidney donation and transplantation. Assemblyman Palmisano is a living kidney donor and a legislative advocate for increasing donor registration.