Rose vial signed by hospital to be included on OneLegacy Donate Life float

For 23 years, the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® float has inspired people across the country to save and enhance lives with the powerful message of organ, eye and tissue donation. The 2026 Rose Parade® theme, The Magic in Teamwork, celebrates the power of collaboration and collective achievement. It emphasizes that exceptional results come from a willingness to work together. Organ donation and transplantation would not be possible without the help of a team of people, working together to make the gift of life possible.

HaysMed is proud to partner with Midwest Transplant Network in dedicating a rose vial that will be placed on the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® float, Treasure Every Moment Together. The float is decorated as a lush paradise island with a treasure chest at the center. It’s meant as a reminder that registered organ, eye and tissue donors offer the greatest treasure: the gift of life.

The OneLegacy Donate Life float has great hornbill birds, monarch butterflies and two traditional canoes that will carry organ recipients. Like donation and transplantation, great hornbills have a crucial role in sustaining the circle of life in their communities. Monarch butterflies represent transformation and rebirth and are often used as symbols of donation and transplantation. The treasure chest is open and overflowing with flowers, pearls and floragraphs – portraits of donor heroes made from organic materials.

All Rose Parade® floats must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark. The OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® float features numerous floragraphs, which replicate photographs but are made entirely of organic materials, remembering donor heroes from across the country.

Featured in the HaysMed photo front row left to right: Kali Debey, Ashley Jacobs, Bobby Matter, Andrea Legleiter, Nikki Dixon, Heidi Gohl, Kelly Cole. Back row left to right: Chad Pritchett, Kaylyn Bustillos, Janine Kisner, and Steve Schulze.

Donor Hero Floragraph Honoree
Midwest Transplant Network is a co-sponsor of the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® float, which will include a floragraph portrait of tissue donor Chad Stacy of Olathe, Kansas.

Chad, 34, is a son, brother, uncle, friend and father to daughters Faith and Payton. His active life involved being outdoors, spending time with family and friends and working in construction. As a kid, he loved to play Wiffle® ball. He joined the U.S. Marines after high school, served as Military Police and experienced two tours of duty in Iraq. He wanted to become a police officer in his hometown, Olathe. He passed away after a car accident in 2017. He was texting while driving.

His mother, Linda Isaac, said he was known for his kindness, giving nature and willingness to help people. He was a registered organ, eye and tissue donor. Chad gave tissue, tendons, heart valves and both corneas, enhancing the lives of 157 people. Linda is an MTN Ambassador who shares her son’s story and advocates for donation.

In his spirit, Linda hosts the Chad Stacy Wiffle® Ball Tournament to recognize donor heroes and celebrate organ, eye and tissue recipients. It’s held the first Saturday in October in Olathe.

The Isaacs will travel to Pasadena, Calif., for parade events hosted by OneLegacy, the organ procurement organization of southern California.

Rose Vial Dedications
The OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® float includes individual roses encased in vials with unique messages from some of Midwest Transplant Network’s hospital and community partners.

HaysMed works closely with Midwest Transplant Network to facilitate organ, eye and tissue donation, and are honored to dedicate a rose vial to donors of HaysMed.

Watch the Parade, Float Rendering
Watch the 137th Rose Parade® on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CST. Please check local TV listings for stations.

A rendering of the OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® float, Treasure Every Moment Together, follows:

About Midwest Transplant Network
Midwest Transplant Network has been saving lives in Kansas and western Missouri since 1973. As a federally certified, not-for-profit organ procurement organization, Midwest Transplant Network works with organ, eye and tissue donors, their families, hospitals, and other professional partners to extend legacies, provide hope and give life. Midwest Transplant Network serves the state of Kansas and two-thirds of western Missouri. Its central office is in Westwood, Kansas, with satellite offices in Wichita, Kansas, and Columbia and Joplin, Missouri. Midwest Transplant Network commemorated 50 years in 2023.

Generous organ donor heroes from Midwest Transplant Network’s service area saved the lives of 13 people with an organ transplant in 1972. In 2024, Midwest Transplant Network recovered 1,075 organs for transplant from 399 donor heroes, illustrating the thoughtfulness of people in Kansas and western Missouri, the strong support from hospital and community partners, and Midwest Transplant Network’s commitment to continual improvement and saving more lives.

For more than 14 months, Garry Allen bravely battled bladder cancer, undergoing treatments with unwavering determination. Throughout this journey, Garry and his wife, Lauri, made countless trips from their home in Garden City, Kansas to HaysMed to receive care from our Urology specialists and team members. Their resilience and positivity have been an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of supporting them.

In a gesture that speaks volumes about their generosity and spirit, Garry and Lauri donated a beautiful new bell to our Urology department. This bell, inscribed with the words “You are a survivor. Final treatment.”, will serve as a powerful symbol of hope and triumph for patients completing their treatment journey.

Recently, Garry had the honor of ringing this bell himself, marking the end of his treatments and celebrating his strength. Surrounded by the HaysMed team including Dr. Ernesto Lopez-Corona, Christina Schmidt, APRN, Caitlin Gabel, APRN, and Danielle VonFeldt, APRN who stood by him every step of the way, it was a moment filled with joy, gratitude, and inspiration.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Allen family for this incredible gift. Your kindness ensures that many patients and families will share in the joy of ringing the bell and celebrating milestones for years to come.

Enjoy these photos and video of Garry’s special moment and join us in honoring his courage and generosity.

Photo includes from left to right Dr. Ernesto Lopez-Corona, Christina Schmidt, APRN, Caitlin Gabel, APRN, Danielle VonFeldt, APRN, Lauri Allen, and Garry Allen.

HaysMed is proud to announce the introduction of Aquablation® therapy, a groundbreaking treatment for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This minimally invasive procedure combines robotic precision with the power of water to relieve urinary symptoms while preserving sexual and urinary function, something traditional surgeries often compromise.

Aquablation uses a heat-free, high-pressure waterjet guided by real-time ultrasound and robotic technology to remove excess prostate tissue. Unlike older methods such as TURP or laser therapy, which rely on heat and carry higher risks of sexual dysfunction, Aquablation offers a safer, more precise alternative. It adapts to prostates of all sizes and shapes, making it an option for men who previously faced limited choices.

Dr. Srinivas Samavedi, a urologist at HaysMed, explains: “Aquablation represents a major advancement in BPH treatment. By combining imaging and robotics, we can tailor the procedure to each patient’s anatomy, ensuring we remove only what’s necessary while protecting critical structures. This means better outcomes and fewer long-term side effects.”

Dr. Srinivas Samavedi

The procedure typically takes less than an hour, and most patients return home the next day. Recovery is quick, many resume normal activities within one to two weeks. While mild discomfort or temporary urgency can occur, serious complications are rare. Compared to traditional surgeries, Aquablation significantly reduces the risk of incontinence and sexual dysfunction, which is a major concern for many men.

Dr. Ernesto Lopez-Corona, a HaysMed Urology surgeon adds, “Our goal is to improve quality of life without compromising what matters most to patients. Aquablation allows us to do that. We’ve already seen excellent results and positive feedback from men who struggled for years with urinary symptoms.”

Dr. Ernesto Lopez-Corona next to the Aquablation robotic equipment

HaysMed chose to offer Aquablation because it aligns with the hospital’s commitment to advanced, minimally invasive care. The surgical team underwent specialized training to master the HYDROS™ Robotic System, ensuring safe and effective implementation. With HaysMed now the only provider offering Aquablation between Denver and Hays, patients across western Kansas have access to world-class urologic care close to home.

Early patient response has been overwhelmingly positive, and as demand grows, HaysMed expects Aquablation to become a cornerstone of its urology program. This technology reflects a broader trend toward robotic and image-guided surgery, one that prioritizes precision, safety, and patient-centered outcomes.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact HaysMed’s Urology Department at 785-628-6014 or visit haysmed.com/urology.