Through the generous donations we raise each year at our Cocktail Reception, Donate Eight provides funding for programs developed and supported by LiveOnNY Foundation. The Foundation is dedicated to LiveOnNY’s core mission of increasing the number of lives saved through education, spreading public awareness about the Gift of Life, financial assistance and social work support to donor families and transplant recipients, and support for living donation.
The Marino Prodan $25,000 Children’s Fund. This annual program is now in its third year. The fund supports 10 children who have lost a parent, sibling or other close relative who gave the gift of life to others. Parents can use the $2,500 grant to help fund a variety of needs – including their child’s education, summer camp, medical or therapy expenses.
Donate Eight Simulation Center. Unveiled in 2024, this cutting-edge Simulation Center has elevated training and education for both Clinical Operations staff and the public, focusing on the lifesaving process of organ donation. The center includes a fully equipped mock operating room and ICU, designed to train employees in donor case management within a controlled, immersive environment.
LiveOnNY/Donate Eight “Ya Gotta Have Heart” Grant to Harboring Hearts. Now in its eighth year, the fund has provided financially needy heart and liver and kidney transplant patients and their families temporary housing, food and transportation during hospital stays and pre- and post-transplant medical appointments.
The Amanda Forsythe Gift of Life Transport Service. We have continued to provide support to escort grieving donor families to and from the hospital or funeral home and provide a comforting hand during a very difficult time.
Advanced Donor Management Fellowship. Established in March 2025 with NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The fellowship is focused on organ donation to provide donor hospitals and health systems a dedicated specialist trained to optimize a donor’s medical status, ensuring that organs are procured under the best possible conditions.
The LiveOnNY Foundation “Victoria’s 5K Run for Life”. Now in its sixth year, this run helps to raise awareness and honor 26-year-old Staten Island organ donor Victora McDonnell.