LiveOnNY Raises $1M at Donate Eight Reception, Boosting Organ Donation Efforts
Event summary
- Donate Eight's 14th Annual Spring Cocktail Reception raised $1 million for LiveOnNY Foundation on June 10, 2026.
- Heart transplant recipient Ken Abbott completed a 3,000-mile cross-country bike ride, raising $35,000 for the foundation.
- New York donors provided 130 lifesaving organs to recipients across multiple states between 2022 and 2025.
- Nearly 5,000 individuals came off the national waitlist due to New York donors during the same period.
The big picture
LiveOnNY's $1 million fundraising event underscores the critical role of private-public partnerships in advancing organ donation. The event highlights the growing collaboration between real estate communities and healthcare leaders to address the national organ shortage. With over 100,000 people on the national waitlist, the strategic focus on education and advocacy remains pivotal.
What we're watching
- Fundraising Momentum
- Whether Donate Eight can sustain its annual fundraising growth to support LiveOnNY's expanding programs.
- Awareness Impact
- The pace at which public education efforts translate into increased organ donor registrations.
- Operational Scale
- How LiveOnNY will allocate the $1 million to maximize its impact on donation and transplantation initiatives.
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