New London, CT (Feb. 18, 2026) – Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M), a member of Yale New Haven Health, has been honored by New England Donor Services (NEDS) for exceptional advocacy, engagement and dedication to promoting organ and tissue donation throughout 2025.
NEDS’ Hospital Recognition Awards Program celebrates hospital teams that go above and beyond in supporting donation awareness and strengthening the shared mission to save and heal lives through transplantation. L+M was recognized for its leadership in community outreach, staff engagement and efforts to honor the legacy of donors and donor families.
In 2025, the hospital coordinated multiple events and awareness opportunities dedicated to educating the public about organ and tissue donation, supporting donor families and promoting the importance of lifesaving and life-enhancing gifts. In the past year, the hospital had one organ donor and 16 tissue donors. The donation are recognized through honor walks, an annual Donate Life flag raising in April, along with other informational activities and community education.
“This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our clinicians, staff, and partners who work every day to support the gift of life,” said Oliver Mayorga, MD, chief medical officer at L+M. “We are proud to stand with New England Donor Services in honoring donors and their families, and in raising awareness of the profound impact organ and tissue donation has on our communities.”
New England Donor Services expressed gratitude for the hospital’s continued collaboration and consistent efforts to elevate awareness and support for donor families and recipients. The hospital’s yearlong commitment to education and engagement has had a measurable impact on donation advocacy across the region.
“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering commitment of the Lawrence +Memorial Hospital team,” said Craig Tucker, senior director, Donation Strategy. “Their passion for donation advocacy and their dedication to honoring donor families truly exemplify what this partnership is about.”
Lawrence + Memorial (L+M) Hospital, a member of Yale New Haven Health, is a not-for-profit, acute care hospital that has served patients since 1912. L+M is licensed for 308 beds, employs more than 2,000 people and serves shoreline towns between Rhode Island and the Connecticut River, as well as the residents of Fishers Island, NY. L+M provides comprehensive care with expertise in emergency, cardiac, minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy and rehabilitation, psychiatric and laboratory services. The Smilow Cancer Hospital in Waterford provides medical oncology, gynecologic oncology and radiation oncology services.www.lmhospital.org
