Nevada Donor Network Foundation golf invitational raises awareness in Las Vegas

The 2026 Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational brought sports figures, transplant recipients and community leaders together at Las Vegas Country Club on Oct. 5 to support organ, eye and tissue donation. The event highlighted Nevada’s donation need, honored donors and families, and raised support for the foundation’s mission.

Why it matters: - More than 109,000 Americans are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant, including nearly 700 Nevadans. - The event aimed to raise awareness and support for organ, eye and tissue donation. - Nevada Donor Network Foundation says the funds help honor donors and families and support lifesaving programs in the community.

What happened: - The 2026 Nevada Donor Network Foundation Golf Invitational took place Monday, Oct. 5, at Las Vegas Country Club. - The event brought together community leaders, health care professionals, sports legends, transplant recipients and supporters. - Alonzo Mourning served as the special guest and spoke about his personal connection to organ donation as a kidney transplant recipient. - Julius “Dr. J” Erving also attended to support Nevada Donor Network’s work. - PGD Global produced the event, and former professional golfers Nisha and Seema Sadekar hosted it.

The details: - Nevada Donor Network says that in 2025 it facilitated 262 organ donations that resulted in 795 lifesaving transplants. - Nevada Donor Network also supported 5,633 tissue, ocular and birth tissue donations in 2025. - Guests experienced a decorated arrival, gifting, on-course activations, food, entertainment and a closing dinner and awards ceremony. - The invitational blended golf, hospitality and entertainment with a mission-focused celebration of Nevada’s donor and transplant community. - The evening ended at Las Vegas Country Club with sunset and the awards presentation. - Tournament Champions, presented by Caymus: Mark Jarvis, Lindsay Hoskins Casey, Justin Alonzo and Kevin Misch. - Second Place Team, presented by Green Society Golf: Julius Erving, Brian DiBartolomeo, Antonio Trillo and Deacon Nauslar. - Third Place Team, presented by GHOST Energy: Franzen Wong, Will Eddins, Jonathan Minkoff and Jamie Yoon. - Last Place Team, “Most Honest Golfers,” presented by Topgolf: Yvonne Wade, Amber Lopez Lasater, Miles Lanning and Jonathan Jossel. - Best Dressed, presented by MACEOO: James Renzvold and Avis Brown Riley. - Legend of the Lounge, presented by GUCCI: Neil Gokal and Alycia Bolling. - Longest Drive, presented by PXG: Nathan Lee and Jamie Yoon. - Closest to the Pin, presented by Resorts World Las Vegas: Russ Williams.

Between the lines: - The event used a high-profile golf format to connect donor awareness with celebrity and community attention. - Mourning’s presence gave the fundraiser a personal transplant story that reinforced the event’s message. - The foundation positioned the invitational as both a celebration and a fundraising tool.

What's next: - Nevada Donor Network Foundation will continue using education, community outreach and fundraising to expand organ, eye and tissue donation programs. - Nevada Donor Network says it will keep coordinating donation recovery, allocation, education and family support statewide. - More information is available at the organization's website and the foundation's site.