The Newsroom
Welcome to Infinite Legacy’s Newsroom! We appreciate your interest in sharing stories and information about the lifesaving power of organ 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 a media relations team member.
Infinite Legacy in the News
Heart recipient celebrates 5-year anniversary of transplant, encourages participation in fun run
September 7, 2025
WJZ – Registration is open for the Donate Life Family Fun Run in Baltimore, which supports organ donations in the Maryland and D.C. Metro region.
Maryland Perspectives: Infinite Legacy
August 24, 2025
98 Rock – Infinite Legacy is a non profit organ procurement organization serving Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. The staff facilitates organ, eye and tissue donation plus talks about the critical importance of registering to be a donor.
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
May 3, 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.