Interfaith panel explored the intersection of faith, donation and compassionate support for grieving families
RENO, Nev. (November 6, 2026) – Nevada Donor Network, in partnership with the Nevada Interfaith Association and Temple Sinai, hosted a Gift of Life interfaith panel on November 4 at Temple Sinai in Reno, bringing together faith leaders and donation professionals for a community conversation about organ, eye and tissue donation, faith and grief.
The discussion explored perspectives from different faith traditions on organ donation, addressed questions surrounding faith and end-of-life decisions, and highlighted the importance of culturally sensitive conversations and compassionate support for families experiencing grief.
Panel participants included Rabbi Benjamin Zober of Temple Sinai; Reverend Matthew Fisher of Reno Buddhist Center; Chaplain Chaz Blackburn of Great Basin Chaplain Corps & Circle of Life Hospice; and Nevada Donor Network representatives Adriana Connelly, Multicultural Engagement Strategist; Shahira Yanes, Director of Family Services; and Shirley Lam, Manager of Community Engagement.
The event underscored the importance of bringing faith communities and donation professionals together to encourage understanding, address questions about donation and strengthen support for grieving families.
For more information about Nevada Donor Network, visit nvdonor.org.
About Nevada Donor Network
Nevada Donor Network (NDN) is the federally designated 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving Nevada. Established in 1987, NDN is one of 55 OPO’s in the United States. In partnership with The Donor Network, a multi-state operator of organ procurement organizations with decades of experience, including South Florida Donor Network, NDN is dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ, eye and tissue donation. NDN works collaboratively with hospitals, donor families, and communities to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and advance medical science. The organization is a member of Donate Life Nevada, an affiliate of Donate Life America, whose efforts are to encourage the community to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. For more information, visit NVDonor.org.
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