Pearls of Life

04/18/2026

The Pearls of Life board is delighted to be at the 40th anniversary celebration for the Childrens Organ Transplant Association this evening! COTA provides financial and family support to children going through the transplant process. ❤️‍🩹 Honored to be part of this special celebration of an incredible organization.

03/11/2026

🌟 It’s here! The Pearls of Life merchandise store is LIVE! Shop tees, hoodies, and more—all while supporting our mission to raise awareness about organ donation and help families impacted by transplants. 💙❤️

👕 We’ve got something for everyone—youth sizes included! And yes… even tall sizes for our favorite big guy, Scot Pollard (we see you, Scot 😄).

🛍️ Grab your gear and show your support: bonfire.com/store/pearlsoflife

12/02/2025

After Cyber Monday, it's "GIVING TUESDAY". Please consider giving the the greatest gift: The Gift of Life! First, register to become an organ donor. Second, please make a donation to Pearls of Life at www.pearlsoflife.org Pearls of Life is a 501(c)(3) so your donations may be tax deductible. This is a great gift to honor someone who already has everything they need for Christmas.

You can be someone's miracle.

11/12/2025

Hero alert!

https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/mac-engel/article312855359.html?fbclid=IwZnRzaAOBiLpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeOVZXC1WYtFFM42gFBTAlv1EpExglszQLjw4cBCJM-bLhPgLwj2Ux_djGIsU_aem_Cxjb0_czUuO1Uv4XIhEzkQ

Carlos Mendez of Arlington was a longtime Star-Telegram sports reporter who tragically died. His priorities were his family and friends.

10/26/2025

❤️💙

09/21/2025

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nhl-star-reveals-fiancee-received-heart-transplant-after-suffering-major-heart-failure-during-vacation

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin said in an open letter to fans that his fiancée received a life-saving heart transplant after suffering major heart failure during the offseason.

08/27/2025

This spring in Boston, former NBA star Scot Pollard spoke at the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) meeting, sharing his personal journey and advocating for the lifesaving power of organ donation on behalf of Pearls of Life. His story continues to inspire hope and action in the transplant community worldwide.

Read more: pearlsoflife.org/news/f/international-society-of-heart-and-lung-transplantation

08/19/2025

At Natera’s 2025 Global Sales Meeting in San Diego, our favorite spokesman, Scot Pollard, took the stage on behalf of Pearls of Life to share the life-changing impact of organ donation. His powerful message reminded us that giving the gift of life is the most incredible legacy we can leave.

Natera uses revolutionary technology to enhance the patient and physician’s ability to assess otherwise undetected rejection events that might lead to loss of the transplanted organ. We were honored to be part of their GSM!

08/12/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pearls of Life Donates $3,100 to Joe Beretta Heart Foundation in Tribute to Pearl Pollard

Fishers, Indiana — August 2025 — Pearls of Life, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through the organ donation process, has donated $3,100 to the Joe Beretta Heart Foundation of Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

The gift was intentionally set at $3,100 to honor the shared jersey number—31—worn by Pearl Pollard and his son, former NBA player Scot Pollard, during their respective basketball careers. This tribute follows the release of ESPN’s E:60 feature “Heart of Pearl”, which aired on Father’s Day 2025 and chronicled Scot Pollard’s journey through a life-saving heart transplant.

“We wanted this donation to carry emotional significance beyond the financial,” said Dawn Pollard, Executive Director of Pearls of Life and Scot’s wife. “By choosing $3,100, we honor a special legacy—father and son, united not just in name, but in purpose.”

Scot Pollard received his new heart at Vanderbilt Hospital in February 2024. “I jokingly tell people that I left my heart in ‘San Fran-Nashville,’” said the 7-foot NBA journeyman. “Tennessee will always hold a special place in my heart and my family’s story.”

The Joe Beretta Heart Foundation, founded in memory of Joe Beretta in 2016, is committed to “illuminating the path through heart failure” by providing advanced heart failure patients and their families with critical wraparound services—including emergency housing, short-term financial aid, nutritious meals, holiday outreach, and hospital visitation.

“We see an opportunity for a long-term partnership between our two charities,” said David M. Seiter, Pearls of Life co-founder. “Both organizations share a commitment to advocacy, education, and direct support for families facing the challenges of organ donation and advanced heart failure.”

With donations like this one, the Joe Beretta Heart Foundation can keep families stable, supported, and focused during the most difficult chapters of their journey.

Heart failure is a progressive disease with no cure. Despite it’s prevalence, only a small percentage of hospitals are able to provide treatment so most patients must travel to receive care. Joe Beretta Heart Foundation provides structured programs and wrap around support addressing uncertainty, f...

08/09/2025

A job well done!!!

https://www.rileychildrens.org/connections/retiring-transplant-coordinator-is-a-superhero-to-many?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4grBv2E2vpXk5q0CvtFXnfoWIC-xJrmme30_DKGAH3hJWXY4XG2d7umIDhGw_aem_eVp9Zaedp-WqBFoGDDZnZA

After 50 years at Riley, Debbie Murphy leaves a legacy of care, compassion and clinical excellence.

08/08/2025

Our president Dawn and volunteer spokesman Scot are out west at a celebrity charity golf tournament, the Gold Rush Classic, to raise funds for Pearls of Life. More pics coming, this one is with some friends and sponsors out in Rancho Murieta. Good things are happening and we can’t wait to to tell everyone about what POL is up to at the next gala! Feb 27, 2026 Mark your calendars!