Sierra Donor Services

06/12/2026

Congratulations to our very own Andrew Jimenez for being selected as one of Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 honorees! 💙💚

Andrew is one of 40 exceptional professionals being honored for shaping the future of organ donation and transplantation through leadership, innovation and a steadfast commitment to advancing the field.

"Over time, what has made this career meaningful to me is the opportunity to see the field from multiple perspectives and across the full continuum of care. I work in organ donation and transplantation, a field that exists entirely at the intersection of human loss and human hope, and there is no other space in healthcare quite like it.

I’ve been fortunate to experience both sides of the work, from supporting transplant programs and patients awaiting organs to engaging with the donation process and the families who make it possible. That has allowed me to witness moments that stay with you, whether it’s seeing a recipient return to clinic healthier after transplant or hearing a donor’s story shared directly by their family.

Those experiences have shaped how I think about the system as a whole. They’ve given me a deeper appreciation for how closely connected these journeys are, and for the responsibility we have to continually improve the processes that support them. This system was built on the courage of donors and the resilience of recipients, and every improvement we make, however incremental, honors both." ~Andrew Jimenez

We could not be more proud of Andrew, his leadership and his contributions that help save and improve lives each day!

06/11/2026

Organ, eye and tissue donation is one gift that EVERYONE has the power to give! 🏳️‍🌈💙💚

You can sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor regardless of your age, medical history, sexual orientation or gender identity.

It's one decision that can impact countless lives and communities!

Leave a lasting legacy today. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at SierraDonor.org.

06/10/2026

Incredible news! MyChart is now the leading national pathway for organ donor registration. 💙💚
In the year since Donate Life America and Epic connected MyChart to the National Donate Life Registry, more than 250,000 people have used MyChart to sign up as organ donors, making it the nation’s leading organ donor registration pathway.
The MyChart organ donor registration feature allows patients to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors directly through the portal they already use to manage their care. More than 220 organizations representing 1,300 hospitals and 27,000 clinics have made the feature available to their patients, and even more organizations are implementing it.
Learn more about this milestone here: https://donatelife.net/news/mychart-is-now-the-leading-national-pathway-for-organ-donor-registration/

06/09/2026

Last Friday, Sierra Donor Services was proud to sponsor the 3rd hole at the 46th Annual Easter Seals Golf Classic! 🏌️💙💚

Easter Seals Superior CA supports, inspires and empowers people with disabilities to live, learn, work and play in their community, and we were honored to support their incredible mission.

We also had the opportunity to highlight Donate Life Ambassador and Easter Seals client Stephen Kellett, who received his lifesaving heart valve transplant at 6 months old. Stephen even raffled off one of his original artworks to raise funds for Easter Seals!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about donation and to the local business partners who joined us in supporting this wonderful event, including Pacific Coast Building Products, DFA of California and Foresight IT.

Together, we are building stronger, more connected communities!

06/09/2026

Avery Monedero was a 21-year-old trans woman known for her compassionate heart and resilient spirit. 🏳️‍🌈💙💚

In November 2021, she became a donor hero, selflessly giving the gift of life to six individuals and improving countless others through organ, eye, and tissue donation.

After Avery's passing, her mother, Monica, discovered a profound bond with Chris, who received Avery's heart. That connection grew even deeper when Monica learned that Chris’ granddaughter is also trans.

"My hope is that Chris, carrying the heart of a trans person, will feel closer to her new granddaughter. It's just one of the many beautiful gifts Avery left behind." ~Monica Monedero, Avery's mother

Be a hero like Avery. Register to be a donor at SierraDonor.org.

06/08/2026

Tiffany (pictured left) was diagnosed with a rare liver disease in high school that progressed in severity over the years until her medical team suggested that a living liver transplant was her best option.

Tiffany posted her story to social media and a family friend, Nora (pictured right), messaged saying she was interested in being evaluated as a living donor. Lo and behold, they were a match! In September of 2025, Tiffany and Nora had their surgeries. After facing minor complications, they are both doing well today! 💙💚

"Here we are in 2026...I am able to see another birthday. I am forever grateful to my donor, my 'Organ Buddy.' We have gotten so close through this whole process. It seems were more like family. It has also made me look at life through a different lens. The transplant process puts into perspective what matters, what doesn't, what's in your control and what needs to be released." ~Tiffany, liver recipient

It only takes one decision to make a lifesaving impact. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at SierraDonor.org.

06/04/2026

Want to spread the word about organ and tissue donation but don't know where to start? Become a Donate Life Ambassador!

Our inspiring group of Ambassadors includes families of donor heroes, individuals waiting for lifesaving transplants, transplant recipients, living donors and others who are passionate about saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.

Anyone can be a volunteer Ambassador—join us today by signing up at https://www.tfaforms.com/5093683

06/03/2026

Donor Heroes make the selfless decision to be a light of hope and healing to those waiting for lifesaving transplants every day.

We are honored to celebrate their heroic legacies.

Donor Tribute: Cheryl Jeffers

"Momma left us in June 2025. She was a wonderful mom and nana, and we were very privileged to have her for the time we did. Having been a family on the receiving end of organ donation twice, I knew Momma would be more than willing to donate to help other people live. By doing so, she saved four other people. Mom, I miss you more than you could imagine and hate not having you here with us. We miss you daily."

Give the gift of life. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at DonateLifeCalifornia.org.

Our Mission: Donate Life California saves lives by inspiring people to sign up with the state organ and tissue donor registry. Sign Up Today!

06/02/2026

"When I was about a year and a half old, I fell into my family's Christmas tree and one of the needles punctured my right eye, leaving a fragment. I had the needle surgically removed a few days later, but my eye did not heal the way they anticipated. My eye was inflamed and constantly infected, which majorly affected my vision — this lasted four years, and no one could seem to find a lasting treatment or solution for these chronic problems. My family and I travelled all over Minnesota seeking answers for my very unhealthy right eye that caused me so much pain in my early years of life.

Finally, Dr. Elizabeth Davis at Minnesota Eye Consultants made the decision to place me on the corneal transplant list in July of 2007. On October 23rd, 2007, at the age of six, I underwent a corneal transplant. My life has been changed forever since my transplant. Not only was my sight restored and I was able to enjoy a now pain-free childhood, but my transplant provided me with a lifelong dream and mission of becoming an eye doctor as an attempt to give back the greatest gift that was given to me.

Now, 18 years post-transplant, I am in my first year of optometry school, living out my dream – a dream that would never have been possible without my donor's generous gift of sight. I am grateful each and every day for my donor and the beauty of organ donation!" ~Kailee, cornea recipient

Thank you, Kailee, for sharing your story with us! Sign up to give the gift of sight at SierraDonor.org.

06/01/2026

Wishing our community a Happy Pride Month! 💙💚🏳️‍🌈

Join us as we celebrate love, unity and the power we all have to save lives through donation!

Remember: You can save lives regardless of who you are or who you love!

Leave a legacy of love and hope. Sign up to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at SierraDonor.org.