Organ and tissue donation is a topic that touches families and communities across New Jersey every single day. And while the headlines often remind us of the urgency, like the heartbreaking recent news of New York Jets legend Nick Mangold’s passing while waiting for a kidney transplant, the need for education, awareness, and action remains as critical as ever.

This morning, we’re joined by someone who works at the center of that mission.

Kelly Bonventre is the Director of Communications and Hospital Development at NJ Sharing Network, the nonprofit responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue across our state.