Carondelet Health Network has teamed up with Donor Network of Arizona throughout April in recognizing National Donate Life month, to build awareness about the ability of organ and tissue donors to heal and save lives.

There are nearly 1,900 people in Arizona waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant.

Last year at Carondelet Health Network, organ donors saved 46 lives, and improved the quality of life for 94 people, including restoring sight and healing through tissue donation.

To honor the generosity of donors and their families, Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, Carondelet St. Mary’s Hospital, and Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital held ceremonies for raising the Donate Life flag. Staff gathered to honor the generous donors who have given the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. Donor family members also shared what donation has meant to them.

During Donate Life Month, we spotlight the critical importance of organ and tissue donation," said Monica Vargas-Mahar, Market Chief Executive Officer for Carondelet Health Network. "We pay tribute to the extraordinary generosity of donors and their families who have made the selfless decision to give the gift of life. It is a time to rejoice in the countless lives transformed and saved by these magnificent acts of kindness,” said Monica Vargas-Mahar, FACHE, Market Chief Executive Officer, Carondelet Health Network.

In Arizona in 2024, organ donors in Arizona saved 899 lives. Carondelet Health Network is proud to participate in Donate Life Month to honor the gift of donation and raise awareness about the benefits of donor registration.

 “Hope and generosity are spreading throughout the state, as more than 4.5 million Arizonans have said ‘yes’ to one day sharing the gift of life,” said Dawn Curry, donor program coordinator with the Donor Network of Arizona. “I encourage you to join these generous Arizonans and register as a donor today. Make your wishes known by signing up online.”