On February 25, 2019, my daughter, Victoria McDonnell, passed away suddenly at the age of 26 from a fatal brain bleed caused by an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). In the face of unimaginable loss, Victoria became a hero—saving lives through the gift of organ donation.
We miss Victoria every single day, but we find comfort in knowing that others are alive and thriving because of her selfless gift.
Each year, we gather to celebrate her life and raise awareness about the critical importance of organ donation at Victoria’s Run for Life 5K, taking place this year on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in Staten Island.
I invite you to join me in honoring Victoria’s legacy by making a contribution to the LiveOnNY Foundation. Your support enables vital education, outreach, and compassionate programming for donor families and transplant recipients throughout their journey.
Together, we can help more families find healing, more patients find hope—and more lives be saved.
With Gratiude,
Mike McDonnell
Life. Pass it on.
The LiveOnNY Foundation is a 501c3 organization (EIN 47-5156525) Donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.