Why consider donation

Your decision saves lives – up to 60 lives, in fact! It’s also a gift to your family and your community.

You can give someone their life back.

Imagine being tethered to a dialysis machine or struggling to breathe while walking up a flight of stairs. What if you couldn’t ride a bike, play with your kids or travel? The gift of organ donation brings new life to people who are struggling with end-stage organ failure and allows them to once again live their life instead of watching from the sidelines.

It’s a gift to your family.

We often hear from donor families that their loved one’s donation was the one positive thing that came out of a terrible tragedy. Many families say that knowing their loved one helped save and heal lives gave them great comfort and strength in their grief journey.

You can leave a legacy.

Every donor is regarded as a hero by transplant recipients. YOU can be that hero. YOU can make the difference in someone else’s life.

Would you want someone to help you?

The fact is, you are more likely to end up needing an organ or tissue transplant than donating. Fewer than 5% of people are able to give the precious gift of organ and tissue donation upon their death. More than 109,000 people are currently waiting for an organ transplant and the number continues to grow each day. If you’d be willing to accept a transplant, shouldn’t you be willing to help someone else?

Need more reasons to consider donation? Read stories of real people in our communities who have been impacted.

Did you know?

Just about anyone can be an organ and tissue donor, regardless of age or health condition.