Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Donor Network West Celebrates
Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is here, and with it comes an imperative time of the year - Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! This annual celebration is an opportunity to honor the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the United States.
Supporting organ and tissue donation within the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities is particularly vital due to matching donors with recipients of similar ethnicity and cultural background. Ethnicity and cultural factors play a role in organ and tissue compatibility. More donors from the same ethnicity and culture increase the chances of finding suitable matches for patients in dire need!