The News Room
Welcome to Infinite Legacy's News Room! We appreciate your interest in sharing stories and information about the lifesaving power of donation and transplantation. Below you will find statistics and facts about donation, as well as suggested terminology and language to use.
We are always here to connect you with medical experts, transplant recipients, and/or family members of organ, eye, tissue, in-spirit or research donors to interview for your story.
For media inquiries, please email us at mediarelations@infinitelegacy.org or call 410-242-7000 and ask to speak with the media relations & communications coordinator.
Infinite Legacy in the News!
Heart donation by one man's son allows another to advocate from atop a high wheel bike
July 12, 2025
Frederick News-Post - Jim Zimmerman traveled from his home in Pittsburgh to watch the National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race on Saturday in downtown Frederick, just like thousands of other spectators.
But, really, he was there to watch one competitor in particular — the man who received his son’s donated heart.
WATCH: A Heartfelt ride, organ donation advocate rides in Maryland high wheel bike race
July 11, 2025
7News - A high-wheel bike race in Maryland had one participant riding to bring awareness to organ donation.
Block party seeks to increase organ transplant access for communities of color
June 30, 2025
NBC4 - More than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ donation, and organizers of a block party outside Howard University Hospital Sunday are hoping to break down health care barriers for people of color.
One Arlington runner's journey sparks organ transplant advocacy
June 17, 2025
WJLA - Brad Tennis, an Arlington resident, was an experienced runner, even qualifying for the Boston Marathon before suddenly suffering from severe exhaustion, causing him to need a heart transplant.
Organ donor recipients and families honor their organ donors
May3, 2025
The Infinite Legacy had its annual ceremony of remembrance for families of organ donors and recipients. During the ceremony, donors were honored for their selflessness. Organizers say these events, give families and transplant recipients a chance to connect and share unique stories about how donations have impacted their lives.
Brad’s Story: An Unexpected Diagnosis
April 23, 2025
Washington Blade - Brad Tennis loves running. For years, the meditative rhythm of his feet on pavement brought him peace like nothing else could. And it turns out, he was quite good at running as he even qualified for the Boston Marathon. But while Brad was chasing his goals, unbeknownst to him, his heart was slowly deteriorating.
Need For Organ, Tissue Donor Urgent, Says Infinite Legacy
April 8, 2025
WFMD - The need for organ, eye and tissue donors is urgent, according to Infinite Legacy, a non-profit organization which helps facilitate these donations. “There are nearly 4,000 people waiting for an organ transplant in our area, Maryland and Metro DC,” says Adam Falzarano, a spokesman for Infinite Legacy.
Daughter shares story of father's life-saving donation
March 7, 2025
WBFF - Aryka Beck of Infinite Legacy tells her personal experience with eye, organ, and tissue donation.
Heart transplant candidate shares importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation
February 28, 2025
WBFF - Sheila Daniels joins Alex to share her experience with congenital heart failure and how a heart donation could change her life.
Double lung transplant recipient shares incredible organ donation journey
February 21, 2025
WBFF - Tameka Chauka joins Alex in the studio to share the story of how she received a double lung transplant with the help of Infinite Legacy.
Spotlight On Maryland-Infinite Legacy
December 5, 2024
Today's 101.9 - This week on Spotlight On Maryland, Gina Crash was joined in studio by Dan Baldwin & his Mom Kathy Baldwin along with Adam Falzarano, Media Relations & Communications Coordinator for Infinite Legacy, to talk about the legacy of Kathleen's grandson & Dan's nephew Dewey who was in a car accident this April and his organs were donated to save others lives and also to discuss the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donors.
The Donate Life Family Fun Run is raising awareness and celebrating the lives of organ, eye and tissue donors
Setpember 23, 2024
WJZ CBS Baltimore - Proceeds from the Donate Life Family Fun Run benefit Infinite Legacy's community outreach and education efforts, as well as their aftercare program and workshops for donor families.
Non-Profit Infinite Legacy to host 16th annual Donate Life Family Fun Run
September 22, 2024
Fox 45 Baltimore - Organ donors give the gifts of life, healing and hope to transplant recipients and their families and non-profit Infinite Legacy will continue to honor them this coming weekend. On Saturday, September 28th Infinite Legacy is set to host its 16th Annual Donate Life Family Fun Run.
The need for organ donations remains high in DC area
July 26, 2024
WTOP - While a record number of lifesaving organ transplants were performed in 2023 — 46,000, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing — the need remains high.
Right now, there are 103,884 people on the National Transplant Waiting List.
Of those, nearly 4,000 are in the D.C. area. That’s according to Infinite Legacy, a nonprofit that works to facilitate organ, tissue and eye donations in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
‘To continue what he could not’: Scholarship honors slain Bethesda student
July 25, 2024
WTOP - Carolyn Korman described her late son, 20-year-old Alexander “Xan” Korman, as passionate about photography, generous in sharing his skills and happy to see others succeed.
To illustrate her point, she spoke about the time he got to photograph a youth basketball tournament attended by NBA superstars LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.
Two little boys killed in Clifton house fire will save up to 9 lives
April 18, 2024
WUSA9 - Thursday afternoon, an honor walk was held at Children's National Hospital as two young boys were brought in to surgery to donate their organs.
Zachariah Henry Brice, 3, and William Clarke Brice, 6, passed away Sunday.
On April 10, crews were called to the 13900 block of Whetstone Manor Court in Clifton around 9:30 a.m. for a reported house fire, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said.
Pool tournament rivalry turns into lifesaving friendship after kidney transplant
April 12, 2024
WBAL - A former pool tournament rivalry turned into a lifesaving friendship.
James Harris and Russ Redhead have become "kidney buddies for life" as part of a testament to friendship and sacrifice in the face of the urgent need for kidney donors in the U.S.
"It's been a long, long road, and just the idea of knowing that my husband has the opportunity to live longer and for us to grow together," said Harris' wife, Denise Harris.
News Releases
Henrietta Lacks House and The Decision Project® Partner to Build Trust, Empower Communities and Advance Health Equity
The Henrietta Lacks House (HLH) formerly known as the Henrietta Lacks House of Healing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in the legacy of Henrietta Lacks, is proud to announce a new partnership with The Decision Project®.
6,000+ Lives Saved or Enhanced in 2024 Thanks to Infinite Legacy Organ & Tissue Donors
Infinite Legacy closes out 2024 having saved and healed more than 6,000 lives through organ, eye and tissue donation, while the US surpassed 48,000 transplants for the first time ever.
Scott Hartranft Named CFO of Infinite Legacy
Infinite Legacy, the local nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO), is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Hartranft as vice president and chief financial officer. With more than 25 years of professional experience, Scott recently served as the chief financial officer and treasurer at Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) in Washington, DC and at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) prior to that.
GrandView Transplant Featured on Smithsonian Channel Docuseries “On The Fly: Adventures At Altitude”
GrandView Transplant, a leading provider of nationwide transplant transportation services, is proud to announce its upcoming feature on the new Smithsonian Channel docuseries "On the Fly: Adventures in Altitude." The segment focuses on the collaboration between surgeons from the University of Maryland Medical Center and experts from GrandView Transplant and Infinite Legacy, an organ procurement organization (OPO).
Two Mid-Atlantic Organ Procurement Organizations Officially Merge to Become Infinite Legacy
Earlier this month, The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland (The LLF) and Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC) officially merged to become Infinite Legacy.
Infinite Legacy to Launch in January 2023
Today leadership at The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland (The LLF) and Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC) proudly announced that the new name of our combined organ procurement organization (OPO) will be Infinite Legacy.
Two Leading Mid-Atlantic Organ Procurement Organizations Announce Merger
Washington Regional Transplant Community and The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland will serve over 9 million people in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.
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"The Decision Project" Receives Trademark
"The Decision Project," an initiative started by The Living Legacy Foundation of Maryland in 2016, was officially trademarked through the US Patent and Trademark Office, which allows the project to continue its mission of fighting health inequity in the community.
