Partnership in Action: Gift of Life Michigan
Behind every record‑setting year at IIAM is a powerful network of partners working together to honor the gift of organ donation and advance medical research. One partnership that truly stands out is IIAM’s long‑standing collaboration with Gift of Life Michigan. Their shared commitment not only helped IIAM achieve a record year for organs placed in research—it also propelled Gift of Life Michigan to a record of its own. In the full article, you’ll meet Nick Olden, Gift of Life Michigan’s Research Program Manager, and learn how his leadership and close partnership with IIAM helped make these milestones possible. You’ll also discover how this collaboration continues to grow, with Nick and IIAM’s Gina Dunne Smith working together to expand research opportunities and deepen impact for donors, families, and the scientific community.
Click the attachment to read the full story, including highlights from Gift of Life Michigan’s LifeLINES Winter 2026 publication (page 12), and see how this remarkable partnership is shaping the future of medical research.