INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WOWO) — Organ donation efforts across Indiana resulted in more than 1,200 lifesaving transplants in 2025, according to figures released by Indiana Donor Network. The federally designated organ recovery organization says it coordinated 1,214 organ transplants using 1,379 donate d organs from 467 Indiana donors. Indiana Donor Network oversees organ, tissue and cornea donation statewide and works with transplant centers across the United States. In addition to organ donation, the organization recovered 1,558 tissues and facilitated cornea donation from 15,734 Hoosiers, supporting procedures that help heal injuries and restore sight. “We continue to enhance our operational excellence, provide superior clinical expertise and provide unmatched care and compassion through all we do to save lives and serve donor families and our partner hospitals throughout Indiana,” said President and CEO Kellie Tremain. “Our utilization of the latest technologies available to make more donated organs stronger and more viable for successful transplantation significantly increased our abilities to save lives.” Indiana Donor Network says advancements in liver and kidney perfusion technology helped extend the viability of donated organs, allowing more transplants to take place. The organization released new video and photography showing clinical staff using the technology during recovery and preservation procedures. Other major milestones achieved by Indiana Donor Network in 2025 include: Facilitated 18,434 interactions with Indiana donor families through Aftercare Support. Provided programs, grief and counseling services, and support to 3,102 donor family members. Experienced 960,934 “yes” decisions to be a donor by Indiana residents; today, more than 4.5 million Hoosiers have made a choice to save lives through donation. Managed 252 organ and tissue donation advocates who volunteered more than 19,194 hours and added 50 new advocates throughout Indiana. Reached 205,983 Hoosiers through community presentations that offered education about organ and tissue donation and encouraged attendees to sign up to be donors. Led 756 middle and high school presentations, reaching more than 52,844 students throughout Indiana. Raised $1.1 million in fundraising support for Indiana Donor Network Foundation. Installed the new Indiana Donor Network Donor Memorial in Indianapolis, honoring the lifesaving legacies of Hoosier organ and tissue donors. “We achieved Tier 1-A status in 2025, the highest ranking an organ procurement organization can receive in the U.S. by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,” Tremain said. “By collaborating with donor families and our hospital partners throughout the state, our lifesaving work remains dedicated to the legacies of Hoosiers who made selfless decisions to save lives through organ and tissue donation.” Indiana Donor Network says it will continue working with hospitals and donor families statewide to coordinate organ, tissue and cornea donation and support transplant efforts moving forward. The post Indiana Organ Donations Lead to Over 1,200 Lifesaving Transplants appeared first on WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM. ...read more read less