How Donated Tissue Can Help Someone in Breast Reconstruction
In support of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or BRA Day, AOPO spoke with tissue recipient Kate Kane to share her story. When Kate Kane was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2011, her doctor outlined her options for treatment. Kate’s doctor explained to...
Dr. Michelle Jorden Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
VIENNA, Va. — October 13, 2016 — The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) was proud to present the AOPO Professional Leadership Award to Dr. Michelle Jorden, assistant medical examiner and neuropathologist for the Office of the Medical...The Wedding Vows Heard ‘Round the World
https://www.youtube.com/jGNKNQP8icM One of the pivotal moments in a father’s life is when he gets the opportunity to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding and give her away to her soon-to-be-husband. Pittsburgh-area resident Jeni Stepien lost her dad Michael...
WROC News8 Rochester Awarded 2016 Crystal Heart Award
VIENNA, Va. — July 29, 2016 — The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) Crystal Heart Award was awarded to the team at WROC-News 8, the CBS affiliate in Rochester, New York, on June 22nd, 2016 at the Association’s 33rd Annual Meeting in Austin,...