Join the Chamber Ambassadors for a Ribbon Cutting with David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation!

The David Nicklas Organ Donor Awareness Foundation is a non-profit established in 1995 and located in Grand Prairie. In October 2021, our founder, Rodney DeBaun, celebrated his 28th year anniversary of receiving his heart transplant from 22-year-old Air Force 2nd Lt. David Nicklas.

Our mission is to promote organ donor awareness and to provide fully furnished rent-free housing for transplant patients who live too far from a transplant center. Thus far, we have helped 113 transplant patients from 15 states, aged 3 months to 77 years. Since 1997, we have happily awarded over $150,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors enrolled in Grand Prairie ISD.

Rodney is a pilot and owns planes, so when his schedule allows, he will proudly provide no-cost air transport to disabled military veterans within a 2-hour radius from our hanger in Grand Prairie.

We welcome all to this exciting Ribbon Cutting at The Retreat, a luxury senior property that is one of three communities we “manage with heart”. Please come network, mingle, enjoy food and drink, and take a tour of the many amenities that are offered at The Retreat!