Nov 16From Darkness to Light — A Liver Recipient’s StoryArticle published in the November 17, 2023 edition of DesiTalk In the heart of the South Asian community, Diwali, the Festival of Lights, holds a special place. It’s a time of celebration and the triumph of light over darkness. But for Ravi Panicker, a liver transplant recipient, Diwali has taken…2 min read2 min read
Jul 10Robert Bush, Long Island football player who collapsed on the field, saves 3 lives with organ donationsBy Lisa L. Colangelo Published in News Day — July 10, 2023 The grit and determination that marked 17-year-old Robert Bush’s life is continuing with the three lives he saved by donating his organs, family members said Sunday. Three individuals who live in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts who…3 min read3 min read
May 14A Hero in Life and Death: Late city Worker Saves Four Lives with Organ DonationsBy Larry McShane — Published in the New York Daily News May 14, 2023 — The big heart of a beloved city sanitation worker now beats in the chest of a fellow New Yorker. The sudden and shocking death of veteran employee Roger Kwok earlier this month came with a…3 min read3 min read
May 9Making a Difference: LiveOnNY Celebrates Nurses WeekEvery year from May 6th to 12th, nurses are lauded for their unwavering service to caring for others and their invaluable contributions through National Nurses Week. LiveOnNY applauds the commitment and sacrifices nurses make every day. They are essential members of our healthcare workforce who provide treatment through every stage…Nursing4 min readNursing4 min read
Mar 23Giving a Voice to the Voiceless: Celebrating Social Work MonthSocial workers navigate complex systems and institutions to provide resources and support for those that need it the most. They refuse to turn a blind eye to inequality and instead, tackle the issues head on by using their position to drive positive change. At LiveOnNY we applaud social workers 365…3 min read3 min read
Feb 13Long Island Organ Donations Increase Above Pre-Pandemic LevelsBy Lisa L. Colangelo Published in Newsday | February 13, 2023 ONLY IN NEWSDAY As an intensive care unit nurse, Lenny Achan did everything he could to keep his critically ill patients alive. When one of them passed away, he’d shift his focus to the surviving patients. Achan, who currently…6 min read6 min read
Jan 29Gifts of life: Murdered Bronx teen donates eight organs to seven fortunate recipientsBy Larry McShane, Published in the New York Daily News January 28, 2023 — An innocent Bronx teen, randomly killed by a bullet on a borough street, saved the lives of seven people. Eight organs from Josue Lopez-Ortega, 15, were donated to the recipients after his shocking fatal shooting, the…3 min read3 min read
Jan 25A police hero five times over: Murdered Detective Wilbert Mora lives on through donated organsBy Leonard Achan One year ago today, Jan. 25, 2022, NYPD Detective Wilbert Mora became an Organ Donor Hero. Four days earlier, he and his partner Detective Jason Rivera were ambushed and fatally shot by a gunman while responding to a distress call in Harlem. Detective Mora’s family, knowing his…Organ Donation4 min readOrgan Donation4 min read
Mar 23, 2022My Baby Saved Two LivesLong Island resident Katrina was devastated when her five-week-old son, Jaleel, stopped breathing for no reason. It was the hardest day of the new mother’s life. …Organ Donation2 min readOrgan Donation2 min read
Mar 23, 2022Judy’s Legacy: Saving Lives Through Organ DonationJudy was an incredible organ donor hero from Riverdale who enjoyed spending time with her family, working out and laughing. She was a caring wife and daughter who always told her friends and family to save time each day to have fun. …Organ Donation2 min readOrgan Donation2 min read
