Workplace Partners for Life

We need your help in giving members of our community a second chance at life.

Partnerships are the keyto helping us save and heal lives.

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You Are Key

We need your help in giving members of our

community a second chance at life. In Kansas and

Missouri, there are more than 2,500 people waiting

for a lifesaving organ transplant. Thousands more are waiting

for life enhancing tissue and cornea transplants.

Midwest Transplant Network would like to invite you to join

the nationally recognized Workplace Partnership for Life

program to educate employers and employees of the need for

organ, eye, and tissue donation. This program is free of charge

and becoming a Workplace Partner for Life will enhance your visibility locally and nationally, as

well as your reputation as an organization committed to your community.

Implementing the Workplace Partnership for Life program is simple. You decide how you want

to inform your employees about donation and what will work best for your organization.

Midwest Transplant Network is committed to providing promotional materials and activities to

fit your unique needs. This program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services and is locally supported by Midwest Transplant Network.

If you are interested in joining this program and agree to promote organ, eye, and tissue

donation in your business, please complete the attached form and email or fax it to

Megan Maciel, community engagement coordinator, at mmaciel@mwtn.org or 913-261-7544.

We would like to thank you in advance for your support of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

Sincerely,

Jan Finn RN, MSNPresident and Chief Executive OfficerMidwest Transplant Network

Letter from the President and CEO

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About Midwest Transplant Network

Why Promote Organ and Tissue Donation?

Workplace Partners for Life

Megan Maciel, LCSWmmaciel@mwtn.org913-261-7544

Community Engagement

Across the United States, more than 118,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Another name is added to the waiting list every 10 minutes. And every day 22 people die waiting for their lifesaving gift. Even though Kansas and Missouri have some of the highest donor designation rates in the nation, which is the

Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) has connected lives in Kansas and western Missouri since 1973. As a federally certified, not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO), we work with donors, donor families, hospitals and other professional partners to extend legacies, provide hope and give life. Together with our partners, we are dedicated to increasing awareness and education about the need for organ, eye and tissue donation.

As a Workplace Partner, you can help educate your employees and other members of the community about the lifesaving gift of donation, and provide more opportunities for individuals to join the state donor registry. Megan Maciel, the MTN community engagement coordinator, works directly with all the Workplace Partners for Life participants.

percentage of people who say yes to donation at the DMV or online, the need for donors continues to rise. MTN seeks community leaders for the Workplace Partnership for Life program to join us in raising awareness about this need and the importance of giving the gift of life.

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Connect to Purpose

Merle ZuelHeart Recipient, 10 years

Able to continue playing music and is now a registered nurse.

Derrick Lund Tissue Recipient

Recipient of a lifesaving Heart Valve Replacement

Everyday is a gift. – Merle Zule

Thanks to our hospital and professional partners, Midwest Transplant Network reached a new record high in 2016 with 228 organ donors which translates to 728 lifesaving transplants, a 23 percent increase in the number of lives saved from 2015. Additionally, 1,352 tissue and cornea donors potentially provided life-enhancing gifts to up to 55,000 recipients.

Record Breaking Year

Anaya Newton (Left) Donor

Newton Family“We are proud of Anaya’s decision to be a donor and

for something good to come from her passing.”

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Know the Factsof Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

Anyone can register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, regardless of age, race or medical history.

An individual’s donation status does not affect medical care. The first priority of medical professionals is to save lives.

Organ, eye and tissue donation does not become an option until death has been declared.

All major religions in the United States support donation and view it as a final act of love and generosity.

There is no cost to the donor or their family for organ, eye or tissue donation.

An open casket funeral is possible for organ, eye, and tissue donors.

The donor and family are treated with the utmost care, respect, and dignity throughout the donation process.

A living donor can also save lives by donating a kidney or a part of the liver, intestine, lung, or pancreas.

The first-person authorization registry upholds an individual’s right to make his or her decision regarding organ and tissue donation, and no one may overturn another individual’s decision.

Partnership Testimonials“I first became involved with Midwest Transplant Network through teaching the PLTW Medical Interventions course. This course has a unit that studies kidney failure and organ transplant. I contacted MTN and the education coordinator came to present to my class. Every year for 9 years someone has faithfully come to Summit Tech to present on this very important topic. One year we were even able to tour the lab at MTN. The education that my 16 and 17 year old students has received is invaluable.”

- John Smith, title, company

“Although I’ve been a registered donor for years, I personally didn’t spend a lot of time thinking about organ donation until the need for one impacted a very close friend and colleague. MTN was instrumental in finding the perfect heart for our friend, and saved his life. Because of the work they do, we have invited MTN to speak to various groups and participated in the Legacy Walk to help raise awareness on such a life-impacting issue. The Kansas City Business Center of The Principal is honored to be a Workplace Partner For Life!”

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Partnership Benefits

National Recognition Quarterly Newsletter

Doing something positive and lifesaving for your local community by promoting organ, eye and tissue donation

Company logo and link on the Midwest Transplant Network Workplace Partners website

Name recognition annually in Midwest Transplant Networks quarterly newsletter

Name recognition on the national Workplace Partners for Life page through HRSA at organdonor.gov

Attendance at an annual Workplace Partners for Life celebration

Promotion on Midwest Transplant Network’s social media channels

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LIFE HONOR LEGACY

How to ParticipateMTN makes it easy to form a partnership. Choose a pillar, multiple pillars or even pick and choose which activities best suit your organization.

LINK TO THE DONOR REGISTRY ON YOUR WEBSITEAdd a short paragraph about your organization’s support for organ and tissue donation with the logo/banner and a link to the donor registry on your public website or intranet.

PROVIDE INFORMATION TO EMPLOYEESShare information, videos and/or stories about organ, eye, and tissue donation through your company website, intranet, newsletter or social medical accounts. Our templates mean you don’t have to start from scratch. For example, include a short article about why your company supports organ, eye, and tissue donation in the new issue of your newsletter or an email blast.

DISPLAYSPost Donate Life posters on community bulletin boards, in break rooms, and on windows and doors during a designated time frame. You can also display educational brochures and/or table tents in various locations across your business. MTN is happy to provide all the promotional materials and collaborate with you to co-brand these items.

BLUE & GREEN DAYEach year Donate Life American designates one day during Donate Life Month (April) as National Blue & Green Day. Participate in the fun by encouraging your employees and customers to dress up in their best blue and green outfits to show support for donation. Share your Blue and Green Day Photos on Facebook create incentives for the most creative employee or department.

FLAGFly the Donate Life Flag at your business during the month of April to raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Host a flag raising ceremony with your employees.

REGISTRY DRIVEHost an educational table to encourage employees and visitors to learn more about donation and provide the opportunity to register. MTN will provide the information, trained volunteers and giveaways for participants. This drive can be hosted in collaboration with a company social, health, or wellness fair.

AD SPACEConsider donating company ad space to MTN to share the importance of organ and tissue donation. Your donation will help us reach more people with the potential to save lives.

COFFEE KIOSKProvide informal education for your employees at a coffee kiosk set up in a communal space. Employees will be able to ask questions and receive information and giveaways about the importance of donation.

LEGACY WALKForm a team to participate in MTN’s Donate Life Legacy Walk held in April. The walk raises awareness about donation, honors donors, and celebrates the lives of recipients. Wear your company t-shirts to show your support.

CUSTOM CAMPAIGNMidwest Transplant Network is happy to partner with you to create a campaign unique to your workplace. We welcome all creative strategies to educate your employees, partners and clients about donation.

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