One Stranger’s Decision.
One Organization’s Purpose.
A small, sincere nonprofit that believes one person’s story — told with care — can inspire the next donor registration.
Our Core Values
At Mark Here 4 Life, our values are rooted in personal transformation, radical gratitude, and the profound power of human connection. Born from a stranger’s life-saving gift, we believe that checking the donor box is more than a routine administrative task—it is an act of deep compassion that honors human dignity and turns hope into action. We are committed to replacing myth and fear with honest, empathetic conversation, meeting people where they are in everyday moments to inspire real change. Above all, we value community, equity, and the conviction that every single life holds the potential to give someone else a second chance at theirs.
Purpose
Our work stems from what Mark experienced: a life paused in uncertainty until someone checked the organ-donor box. We want to empower others to offer this simple, life-changing gift.
Mission
To gently educate, encourage, and support people so that more of them register as donors—turning awareness into action and extending the second chance Mark received to others.
Vision
A world where organ donation is well understood, warmly embraced, and supported—where checking the donor box is something people do proudly and confidently.
Meet the Dedicated Team
Each of us is motivated by Mark’s experience and our shared belief that more people should understand organ donation. We do not see ourselves as heroes; rather, we consider ourselves neighbors helping neighbors by sharing stories, answering questions, and gently encouraging more registrations.
Mark Chervinsky
Founder & CEO
Mark Chervinsky, an award-winning documentarian and television editor, faced a fight for his life in December 2022 when he learned his liver was in failure; after being placed on the transplant waiting list at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in December 2023, he received a life-saving liver just three days later from a selfless donor named Spencer. Inspired by his survival, Mark founded the non-profit Mark Here 4 Life to encourage others to check the organ-donor box on their driver’s licenses.
Nick Chervinsky
Board Member
Nicholas Chervinsky is a lifelong pharmacist, entrepreneur, and community leader who, with his wife Nancy, built Brewerton Pharmacy into a multi-location practice spanning over 50 years, earning recognition including the Brewerton Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Dedication Award and founding the beloved Brewerton Third of July Fireworks Show. As a Board Member of Mark Here 4 Life, he brings decades of healthcare experience and community advocacy to the organization’s mission of increasing organ donation awareness.
Lisa Chervinsky
Board Member
Lisa Chervinsky is a licensed architect and hospitality design expert with over two decades of experience, having led her own design firm for 15 years, worked on large-scale projects with VOA Associates/Stantec, and taught at Cornell’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration for the past six years. As a Board Member of Mark Here 4 Life, she brings her leadership, branding, and strategic planning expertise to support the organization’s mission of increasing organ donation awareness.
Jon Burns
Marketing
Jon Burns is an award-winning, data-centric marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience, much of it dedicated to healthcare marketing for organizations like Yale New Haven Health System, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Lahey Health, and he now leads 603 Digital, providing end-to-end digital strategy for clients nationwide. Bringing deep healthcare marketing expertise and a passion for storytelling, Jon supports Mark Here 4 Life’s mission of increasing organ donation awareness and saving lives.