Events
Upcoming Events & Observances:
BIG NEWS! New England Donor Services’ 2026 signature event dates are here! Join us for three unforgettable events celebrating community, hope, and remembrance. Mark your calendars! More details and registration information coming soon!
Golf Tournament – Juniper Hill Golf Course, Northborough, MA | June 8th
Falmouth Road Race Team NEDS – Falmouth, MA | August 16th
Massachusetts Blue & Green Walk/5K – Polar Park, Worcester, MA | September 19th
Learn more at our Facebook feed below…
ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT!! Join our Falmouth Road Race Team this summer and run the beautiful, historic 7-mile course on Cape Cod to share the importance of organ and tissue donation! Help raise funds in support of the effort to save and heal more lives through donation. #FRR #runfalmouth
There are only a few spots left! Don’t miss out! Apply for a spot on our team here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/649b9ed67f9a4daaa2b76efadf52a208
2026 Info:
🔹In-Person Runner Fundraising Minimum: $1,500
🔹At-Home Team Member Fundraising Minimum: $500
🔹Team members receive a complimentary race entry, personalized fundraising support, and an exclusive NEDS team t-shirt or race singlet!
There are only a few spots left! Don’t miss out! Apply for a spot on our team here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/649b9ed67f9a4daaa2b76efadf52a208
2026 Info:
🔹In-Person Runner Fundraising Minimum: $1,500
🔹At-Home Team Member Fundraising Minimum: $500
🔹Team members receive a complimentary race entry, personalized fundraising support, and an exclusive NEDS team t-shirt or race singlet!
Join us for a day filled with love, hope, remembrance, and celebration. Sign up today for NEDS Blue & Green Walk/5K in Massachusetts at bluegreenwalk.org
Jonathan Sapienza has been with New England Donor Services for 6 years and has been a Tissue Resource Lead for 3 years! Jonathan heard about NEDS through his former EMS colleagues. He had never heard of an organ procurement organization (OPO) before and was impressed by what he learned while researching NEDS.
Jonathan is very appreciative of the culture at NEDS and that every day is a learning opportunity. “It’s almost like putting unique pieces of a puzzle together in my role. Working with my coworkers makes the workday enjoyable, and I appreciate everyone’s hard work.”
Jonathan’s manager is proud of his amazing performance, and they thank him for being a great team leader!
Thank you, Jonathan, for all that you do at NEDS! #DonateLife #MeaningfulWork
Jonathan is very appreciative of the culture at NEDS and that every day is a learning opportunity. “It’s almost like putting unique pieces of a puzzle together in my role. Working with my coworkers makes the workday enjoyable, and I appreciate everyone’s hard work.”
Jonathan’s manager is proud of his amazing performance, and they thank him for being a great team leader!
Thank you, Jonathan, for all that you do at NEDS! #DonateLife #MeaningfulWork
Jack Ferreri participates in the NEDS Annual Golf Outing in honor of his donor.
“I am so happy to be alive and able to play in this year's NEDS Golf Outing. Getting a chance to give back while meeting other participants, many of whom will be donor family members or other fortunate organ recipients, is a great opportunity and blessing.”
“I received my new heart in December of 2024 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Congestive hepatopathy had caused significant fibrosis to my liver. I was admitted to the hospital in late October of '24 and received inotropic drugs to improve my cardiac output with my old heart, then was fortunate to get a new heart in time to save my liver and give me a new lease on life.”
“Since my transplant, I have been able to enjoy playing golf again, and have taken long walks with my wife and family, as well as enjoying a summer family vacation together. Less than 3 months after my transplant, I was in seventh Heaven holding my new grandson, Nicholas John Ferreri...whose middle name honors me.”
“In addition, I have participated in walks to raise money for Heart Brothers and the AHA. And have made some new friends, many of them heart transplant recipients who share a common bond. I try to be supportive of those who support me.”
“I pray for my donor and his family every day. Just recently, I received mail through the Aftercare Services Department at NEDS and found out my donor's family had been so happy to hear from me, and I got two Christmas cards back! I cried reading them. The donor's mom and sister each sent me a card expressing their joy for me. They informed me that my donor had also donated his liver and kidneys as well. Hopefully, one day I will meet my donor's family to thank them personally.”
“Organ donation has saved my life. Please consider becoming a donor if you have not already made that decision.”
Thank you, Jack, for participating in this year's golf outing! #Golf #DonateLife #OrganDonation #GiftOfLife
There are still a few spots left for NEDS 3rd Annual Golf Outing! You can sign up here: https://www.golfinvite.net/neds
“I am so happy to be alive and able to play in this year's NEDS Golf Outing. Getting a chance to give back while meeting other participants, many of whom will be donor family members or other fortunate organ recipients, is a great opportunity and blessing.”
“I received my new heart in December of 2024 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Congestive hepatopathy had caused significant fibrosis to my liver. I was admitted to the hospital in late October of '24 and received inotropic drugs to improve my cardiac output with my old heart, then was fortunate to get a new heart in time to save my liver and give me a new lease on life.”
“Since my transplant, I have been able to enjoy playing golf again, and have taken long walks with my wife and family, as well as enjoying a summer family vacation together. Less than 3 months after my transplant, I was in seventh Heaven holding my new grandson, Nicholas John Ferreri...whose middle name honors me.”
“In addition, I have participated in walks to raise money for Heart Brothers and the AHA. And have made some new friends, many of them heart transplant recipients who share a common bond. I try to be supportive of those who support me.”
“I pray for my donor and his family every day. Just recently, I received mail through the Aftercare Services Department at NEDS and found out my donor's family had been so happy to hear from me, and I got two Christmas cards back! I cried reading them. The donor's mom and sister each sent me a card expressing their joy for me. They informed me that my donor had also donated his liver and kidneys as well. Hopefully, one day I will meet my donor's family to thank them personally.”
“Organ donation has saved my life. Please consider becoming a donor if you have not already made that decision.”
Thank you, Jack, for participating in this year's golf outing! #Golf #DonateLife #OrganDonation #GiftOfLife
There are still a few spots left for NEDS 3rd Annual Golf Outing! You can sign up here: https://www.golfinvite.net/neds
NEDS was invited to present at the MassDOT Board of Directors meeting with NEDS volunteer Susan Flint and was introduced by MassDOT Secretary and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng and RMV Registrar Colleen Ogilvie. Susan shared about her son Lucas who saved five lives through organ donation.
NEDS has done events with three of the sitting board members to celebrate the importance of donation in their communities including Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella, Senator Thomas McGee, and Waltham City Councilor Tim King. #DonateLife
NEDS has done events with three of the sitting board members to celebrate the importance of donation in their communities including Leominster Mayor Dean Mazzarella, Senator Thomas McGee, and Waltham City Councilor Tim King. #DonateLife
Since NEDS volunteer Brad Biscornet was born, he was told by doctors that he was on borrowed time due to a cardiac condition. In 2007, his cardiac condition deteriorated significantly, and he needed a heart transplant.
After 6 months in the hospital, Brad received the Gift of Life with a new heart thanks to the selflessness of a donor family. Post transplant, Brad has completed multiple Spartan Obstacle Races and became Captain on the Tyngsborough Fire Department. Now Brad and his wife, Mandra, have written a book called “Just Another Love Story” that details their journey pre- and post-transplant.
Thanks, Brad and Mandra, for sharing your story!
After 6 months in the hospital, Brad received the Gift of Life with a new heart thanks to the selflessness of a donor family. Post transplant, Brad has completed multiple Spartan Obstacle Races and became Captain on the Tyngsborough Fire Department. Now Brad and his wife, Mandra, have written a book called “Just Another Love Story” that details their journey pre- and post-transplant.
Thanks, Brad and Mandra, for sharing your story!