BRANDON, Fla. , Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Network 24 (MN24) is proud to announce that it has joined the Living Donor Circle of Excellence .
This program, an initiative from the American Society of Transplantation (AST), celebrates employers who implement internal policies that provide salary support to their employees who choose to be a living organ donor. "As a living kidney donor who received support from my employer, the NYPD, during my donation in 2018, I wanted to ensure that our employees had the same support here at MN24," states Michael Lollo , Chief Strategy Officer for Mobile Network 24. Michael continues, "Every company should be looking for ways to remove disincentives to allow their employees who want to become a living organ donor to do so without any barriers.
" John Gill , MD, Founder of the Living Donor Circle of Excellence said, "Living donors are heroes amongst us, their gift is life-saving for patients in need of a kidney or liver transplant and has a huge positive impact on society. Patients facing life-threatening diseases are able to live normal lives, raise their families, and participate in their communities. By supporting living organ donors, we are also building stronger communities.
" Today, more than 100,000 patients are waiting for a life-saving kidney or liver transplant. Of the transplants performed in 2021, living donors accounted for 24% of kidney transplants and 6% of liver transplants. Financial disincentives are a barrier for many.
