About Us
The Sharing Network Foundation supports the work of NJ Sharing Network, the non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for the nearly 4,000 New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation. The Foundation is committed to increasing the number of lives saved through clinical advancement, family support, public awareness and education about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
By making a contribution, you empower our efforts, bringing us a step closer to providing the greatest gift of all... the gift of life.
Board of Trustees
Chris Bautista, Chair
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Resident of Spring Lake Heights
Jane Buckiewicz, Vice Chair
Resident of Point Pleasant Beach
Ron Oswick, Vice Chair
Seix Investment Advisors
Resident of Freehold Borough
Elizabeth Stamler, Secretary/Treasurer
County of Union
Resident of Scotch Plains
Steve Alessi
Advance Local
Resident of Cream Ridge
Kisha Bray
Maplecrest Ford Lincoln of Union
Resident of Plainfield
Patrick Buddle, MD
Jersey Shore University
Medical Center
Resident of Manasquan
Sandy Erwin
Resident of Newton
Paul Jova
Herr Foods Inc.
Resident of Brick
Mitch Kogen
Landmark Dividend
Resident of West Orange
Philip S. Kolm
Resident of Fort Lee
Stephen Orenchuk
Resident of Mahwah
Debbie Prince
Resident of North Caldwell
Michael Rizzo
Resident of Upper Saddle River
Bernard Simon
Resident of Edison
Ex-Officio Members:
Amanda A. Tibok
Executive Director
Carolyn M. Welsh
President & CEO
NJ Sharing Network
Named Funds & Partner Programs
We are proud to partner with donor families and transplant recipients to honor their loved ones and further our life-saving mission through philanthropy.
Partner Programs
Team Liberty
Dedicated to promoting the success of organ transplantation, raising awareness for the urgent need of organ and tissue donation, and honoring all donors and their families who have so generously given the gift of life. Team Liberty is comprised of transplant recipients and their families, donor families, living donors and transplant professionals from the tri-state area. The members of Team Liberty participate and volunteer in local events all year round, and attend the Donate Life Transplant Games. For more information about Team Liberty visit www.GoTeamLiberty.org.
Named Funds
Riley’s Path
Seeks to improve the quality of life for transplant recipients and those in need of organ transplants.
Joseph D’Addio Fund
Raises funds to increase outreach to multicultural communities in New Jersey about the critical need and importance of registering as an organ and tissue donor.
Missy’s Miracle Scholarship Fund
Directly supports scholarships to high school students whose lives have been touched by organ and tissue donation and/or are advocates.
Jim Rhatican Scholarship Fund
Directly supports scholarships to high school students whose lives have been touched by organ and tissue donation and/or are advocates.
Hearts for Emma Partner Fund
Directly supports the Hero Act through the production and distribution of educational materials and related programs on the importance of organ and tissue donation and transplantation and scholarshipos to high school students.
John Levine Fund
Directly supports the general mission of the Sharing Network Foundation to save through clinical advancement, family support, public awareness and education about the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
Jellybean's Rainbow
Raises funds to provide transplant recipients and their caregivers support to ensure they continue to thrive post-transplant.
The Wave Set
Continues to build awareness and educate the public about the importance of organ and tissue donation and transplantation through documentary screenings.
Contributor Privacy Policy: The Sharing Network Foundation’s Commitment to Our Contributors
We will not sell, share or trade our contributors’ names or personal information with any other entity, nor send mailings to our contributors on behalf of other organizations. This policy applies to all information received by our Foundation both online and offline, on any Platform (“Platform”, includes the Sharing Network Foundation website and mobile applications), as well as any electronic, written, or oral communications. To the extent any contributions are processed through a third-party service provider, our contributors’ information will only be used for purposes necessary to process the contribution.
The Sharing Network Foundation adheres to the standards put forth in the Contributor (Donor) Bill of Rights.