The Legacy

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Bronson Ganka September 30,1973-April 18, 2014

At Galena Foodie Adventures, we believe food connects people — and so does giving back. Starting in 2026, $2 from every ticket sold will be donated to the Iowa Donor Network, an organization that means a lot to me and my family.

In 2014, I lost my father, and was reminded of how quickly life can be taken from you. Through the Iowa Donor Network, we were able to help him give life to others — a powerful experience that left a lasting impact. This truly gave a new meaning to his legacy.

Not long after, I started a Culinary Club in high school to raise funds for the Iowa Donor Network. And now, years later, I’m proud to continue that tradition through Galena Foodie Adventures — combining my passion for food with my purpose to make a difference. I now live in Galena, but originally from Iowa I am reminded of where home is.

Every tour we host is about connection, community, and honoring life — one delicious bite at a time.

Thank you,

Devin Ganka- Founder  

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What Is the Iowa Donor Network?

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Iowa Donor Network (IDN) serves at the crucial connection between organ and tissue donors, healthcare professionals, community partners, donor families and those awaiting transplant. IDN is Iowa’s sole organ procurement organization and is one of only 55 federally certified nonprofit organizations that make up the nation’s organ donation network. IDN performs the following functions while operating with compassion, respect and integrity.

  • Honor donors and support their loved ones at the time of donation and for years after

  • Inspire Iowans to register as organ and tissue donors

  • Guide healthcare professionals on their role in donation and support them in policy

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  • Facilitate the organ and tissue donation process in the state of Iowa

  • Empower volunteers who serve as ambassadors for donation and transplantation

  • Educate Iowans about donation by hosting and supporting outreach events

Make a Contribution

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Donate

Every dol­lar helps the Iowa Donar Network meet their mis­sion of work­ing togeth­er to trans­form lives through the gift of organ and tis­sue dona­tion.

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Volunteer

Iowa Donor Network’s vol­un­teer pro­gram is ded­i­cat­ed to edu­cat­ing the com­mu­ni­ty about the impor­tance of organ and tis­sue dona­tion.

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Register

Register now to save lives as an organ, eye, & tissue donor.

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