Champions for Donation are individuals and organizations undertaking exceptional efforts to advance organ and tissue donation and transplantation, either through direct clinical work or advocacy on behalf of the mission of Indiana Donor Network.
Their continued dedication to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation is truly outstanding. We are excited to celebrate the 2023 class of Champions for Donation at this year’s Angel Fund Gala, which benefits Indiana Donor Network Foundation.
2023 Champions for Donation


Indiana Funeral Directors Association
Under the leadership of Executive Director and CEO Andy Clayton, CFSP

The Honorable Blake Doriot
Indiana State Senator for District 12

Kathy Langdon
District Coach for Physical Education and Health and Wellness
Indianapolis Public Schools

Luke White, DO
Medical Director, Medical Critical Care Quality Improvement and Control
Beacon Health System
2022 Champions for Donation

Michael GeRue, RN, MSN
Chief Operating Officer
Parkview Heart Institute

Kathleen Matuszak, MPA
General Manager and Executive Vice President
St. Joseph Funeral Home and Cemetery

Christopher Poulos, MD
Chief Forensic Pathologist
Marion County Coroner’s Office

Lifetime Champion for Donation awarded to:
Tim E. Taber, MD, FACP
Professor Emeritus, Indiana University School of Medicine
Retired Chief Medical Officer, Indiana Donor Network
2021 Champions for Donation

Michael J. Hobson, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Pediatric ICU, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health

Brian David Leland, MD, FAAP
Medical Director for Pediatric Ethics at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
Director, Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics Clinical Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at Indiana University School of Medicine


Michael J. Hobson, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Pediatric ICU, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health



Brian David Leland, MD, FAAP
Medical Director for Pediatric Ethics at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
Director, Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics Clinical Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at Indiana University School of Medicine


Michael J. Hobson, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Director, Pediatric ICU, Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health


Brian David Leland, MD, FAAP
Medical Director for Pediatric Ethics at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health
Director, Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics Clinical Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care at Indiana University School of Medicine


Brady Dubois, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Lutheran Hospital


Brady Dubois, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Lutheran Hospital


Brady Dubois
Chief Executive Officer, Lutheran Hospital






Marion County Coroner’s Office
Under the leadership of Coroner
Leeandrea Sloan, MD






Marion County Coroner’s Office
Under the leadership of Coroner
Leeandrea Sloan, MD


Marion County Coroner’s Office


Under the leadership of Coroner