TSI Trustees
Lynn Allred
Lynn was born in Perth Amboy, and raised in Edison, NJ. She graduated with a double major in Psychology and Communications from Allegheny College located in Meadville, PA and took some graduate courses at Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA. At nine years of age Lynn was diagnosed with Type I diabetes. After 24 years of dealing with complications from diabetes, including blindness and renal failure she received a Simultaneous kidney/pancreas transplant. Only the second to be done at her transplant center, Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. After 13 years as a recipient her transplanted kidney failed from chronic rejection. A close friend donated one of her kidneys to Lynn and thanks to two incredible donors she is active in organ and tissue donation awareness. Her pancreas is still functioning which has enabled Lynn to be diabetes free for 20 years.
Professional Work:
New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network, Inc.
Aetna US Healthcare, Inc.
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Women Helping Women, Inc.
Post Transplant Activities
Memberships
Past President of New Jersey Coalition on Donation
Current Secretary of New Jersey Coalition on Donation
Board Member of Transplant Speakers International
Member of the Donor Designation Collaborative of New Jersey
Volunteer Activities
New Jersey Organ and Tissue Sharing Network, Inc.
Gift of Life Donor Program
Awards and other Activities
Participant in the 1996 US Transplant Games
Featured in several media outlets including the Newark Star Ledger, The Home News Tribune, NJN, ABC News and Channel 10 News in Philadelphia
Rider in the Tournament of Roses Parade on the Donate Life Float in 2005
