Currently, there are over 113,500 people awaiting a life saving organ. 22 people die a day waiting for a life saving organ. We are here to change that.
At A Glance
as of May 2020
People need a lifesaving organ transplant (total waiting list candidates). Of those, 74,660 people are active waiting list candidates.
January - May 2020
Transplants performed this year.
Total Transplants January – March 2019
as of 05/09/2019
January - May 2020
Total Donors
January – March 2019 as of 05/09/2019
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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