Currently, there are over 106,000 people awaiting a life saving organ. 17 people die a day waiting for a life saving organ. We are here to change that.
At A Glance
as of May 2022
People need a lifesaving organ transplant (total waiting list candidates). Of those, 74,660 people are active waiting list candidates.
in 2021
Transplants performed this year.
Total Transplants January – April 2022
as of 05/09/2022
January - May 2022
Total Donors
January – March 2022 as of 05/09/2022
Facts About Organ Donation
Organs and tissue that can be donated include: heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, corneas, skin, tendons, bone, nerve and heart valves.
Even if you have indicated your wishes on your driver’s license, state donor registry or the National Donate Life Registry, share your decision with your family so they know your wishes.
Facts About Organ Donation
An open-casket funeral is possible for organ and tissue donors.
A national computer system and strict standards are in place to ensure ethical and fair distribution of organs. Organs are matched by blood and tissue typing, organ size, medical urgency, waiting time and geographic location.
Facts About Organ Donation
Organs and tissue that can be donated include: heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, corneas, skin, tendons, bone, nerve and heart valves.
Even if you have indicated your wishes on your driver’s license, state donor registry or the National Donate Life Registry, share your decision with your family so they know your wishes.
Facts About Organ Donation
An open-casket funeral is possible for organ and tissue donors.
A national computer system and strict standards are in place to ensure ethical and fair distribution of organs. Organs are matched by blood and tissue typing, organ size, medical urgency, waiting time and geographic location.
Leave a legacy of life be an organ donor.
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