United Tissue Resources

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

"Increasing organ donation in minority communities is not just about numbers – it's about saving lives and giving hope to families." –Dr. Velma Scantlebury, the first African American female transplant surgeon.

On June 19, we recognize Juneteenth, honoring the day in 1865 when freedom finally reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. This day is both a celebration of resilience and a call to action.

We stand in solidarity with efforts to eliminate disparities in donation and transplantation. Black Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, and account for 27% of those waiting for an organ transplant in the U.S. Your decision to register as a donor can help save lives and bring hope to those waiting for a lifesaving transplant. This Juneteenth, join us in reflecting, uplifting, and recommitting to a future where every life has an equal chance.

Thank you to the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation for sharing this message!

06/15/2026

Men's Health Week
June 15-21

This week is . There are over 67,000 men on the national transplant waiting list and over 87% of those are waiting for a kidney. You can help! Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor and share your decision at www.DonateLifeTexas.org.

06/14/2026

Today and every day, we honor all who have given the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. Thank you to all of the hospitals, funeral homes, DMVs, State Houses, families, and businesses who fly the Donate Life flag to honor donors and donor families.

More than 50,000 flags have been flown in honor of the gift of life since 2006. 💙💚

06/10/2026

Erica was involved in a severe car crash that damaged her right leg, and following the accident, she endured several difficult surgeries. Erica then noticed that she was feeling some discomfort in her left leg, and it was discovered that two of her ligaments were damaged. With the help of donor tissue, she was able to have the damage repaired. After surgery, she took time to acknowledge the opportunity she had gained because of another person’s selfless gift. She wanted her donor family to know that their loved one had positively impacted her life in a very significant way.

“I do my best to spread the word. I want everyone to know how many people are touched by donation and how many can benefit from it. Because of tissue donation, my quality of life is better than it ever was before.”

After a lengthy recovery period, Erika can walk around her city and hike with her wife and dogs. 💙💚

Learn more about tissue donation at DonateLifeTexas.org Thank you to MTF biologics for this story!

06/05/2026

You don’t have to save a life to change one.

Victor Ramirez Jr. received a bone graft in 2019.

“Although this was NOT life-saving,” Victor says, “this has helped me in more ways than I ever thought possible.”

From restored mobility to renewed dignity, tissue donation helps Texans like Victor heal, rebuild, and keep showing up for the people they love.

Organ donation is a TexUS thing. Y’all in?
DonateLifeTexas.org

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

During Asian Pacific Heritage Month, a post from our friends and colleagues at MTF Biologics provides an opportunity to highlight the benefits of tissue donation for a member of a profession that drives our mission.

We are celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month by honoring the achievements and culture of Asian-Americans & Pacific-Islanders in the US. Just like Ivy Chang, a nurse who experienced firsthand how tissue donations can make all the difference in someone's life – she received a donated tendon to replace her torn ACL after a skiing accident. ​​

Now, Ivy chose to become a donor so that others could receive the same opportunity for recovery. We are proud of Ivy and all those who have dedicated their time to promoting APA communities! 🧡💛​​

Read more about Ivy and her story: https://mtfbiologics.pulse.ly/62bvtvzmd4

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05/10/2026

05/10/2026

AUSTIN, TEXAS: The last flag-signing event for Team Texas brought out recipients, donor families, living donors, former Longhorns, and "Ringo," mascot of our own Texas Stars hockey team. From United Tissue Resources, the official flag of the Transplant Life Foundation Transplant Games of America now makes its way to Florida, before eventually landing in Denver, site of the 2026 Transplant Games.