Your decision can save lives
Koj muaj lub peev xwm uas muaj tsawg heev thiab muaj lub zog los cawm thiab muab tau txoj sia rov qab los ntawm kev pub khoom nrog cev, qhov muag thiab keeb nqaij – tsawg dua 1% ntawm cov neeg yuav muaj lub hwv tsam no los pab lwm tus.Peb paub tias qhov kev txiav txim siab no yog los ntawm ib lub sijhawm nyuaj, thiab peb nyob ntawm no txhawm rau nthuav qhia xov xwm thiab teb cov lus nug kom koj thiaj tuaj yeem xaiv qhov uas haum rau koj.
You can help more than 75 people
Donation is an incredible gift that can give one’s story a new meaning through the lives they save. More than 100,000 people are waiting for a life-saving transplant right now, including 2,700 in our area, and 17 people die each day simply because there aren’t enough organs for everyone who needs a transplant.
You can help change these statistics and give people in need a second chance at life.
Nws tsis yog hais tias tsuas yog ib qho kev foom koob hmoov los muab ib qhov khoom nrog cev, ib lub raum, ib qhov keeb nqaij rau ib tug neeg twg xwb - txawm tias nws yog li cas los xij - nws yog ib txoj kev hwm uas paub hais tias vim muaj Giovanni, thiab vim muaj lwm tus, cov neeg thiaj li muaj txoj sia nyob tau.
Rolanda, leej niam ntawm tus neeg muab pub
The Donation Process
Are you wondering what happens next?
When a donation begins, the medical teams and support staff are united by a common mission to move through the various steps of the process as quickly as possible and with a real sense of urgency. The organ donation process can vary for each individual, but generally it can take a couple of days to be completed. During this time, every minute counts and LifeSource’s team is focused on making sure you feel supported, providing care for your loved one and ensuring their organs and tissues can help as many people as possible.
Click through each step of the process below for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What others often want to know
For more than 35 years, LifeSource has worked with families like yours. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive at this stage in the process.
You can have a funeral or viewing
LifeSource works with more than 300 funeral homes in our area and will ensure a smooth transition from donation to end-of-life preparations. We’ll discuss your funeral plans with you and then partner with your chosen funeral home. If you are planning on an open casket funeral or viewing, these plans should not be affected by donation. Some people choose to include that their loved one was a donor in their obituary; here is some sample copy.
It doesn’t cost anything to be a donor
Many families wonder if there is a cost to them or the donor for donation and the answer is no. After you’ve said yes to donation, LifeSource pays for all medical costs associated with organ donation. Those costs are then passed on to the recipient’s transplant center as part of the cost of their transplant. Care provided in the hospital from admission until your family says yes to donation, as well as funeral costs, remain your responsibility.
Timing considerations
The organ donation process generally takes a couple of days. During this time, we’re using every minute to support you, care for your loved one, and ensure their organs and tissues can help as many people as possible. Some families have shared that they appreciate this extra time to spend together, while other families may be concerned about the length of time that donation takes. Your donation liaison will share more details based on your specific situation.
How long can an organ be outside the body before transplant?
The recipients of your loved one’s gifts
It’s natural to be curious about who will be helped and to want to know more about them. While donation is an anonymous gift, we’ll provide you with some general information about the recipients following organ recovery surgery, including their age and gender. You can choose to write to the recipients at any time, and can find more information about that here.
Puas yog tab tom nrhiav xov xwm ntau ntxiv? Tshawb nrhiav lwm cov lus nug uas nquag nug.
Stories
Hear from others who have been impacted by donation
Live On: Giovanni’s Legacy
Rolanda, mom of donor, shares that knowing Giovanni was a donor and saved and healed the lives of others is a “source of life” in itself.
Live On: Ryan’s Legacy
Ryan was always thinking of how he could help others. After his death, Ryan was able to save and heal 75+ lives through the gift of tissue donation.
Live On: Christian’s Legacy
Inspired by the continued impact of Christian’s gifts, his parents are now registered organ donors.
Karishma, Liver Transplant Recipient, Pays it Forward in Medical School
Because of her liver transplant, Karishma went from a child who could hardly eat, was tired all the time and struggled during daily activities to a very active teenager with a bright future and more life ahead.
Thanks to His Donor, Keegan Received A Second Chance
Keegan was born with a rare liver disease called biliary atresia, typically diagnosed a few weeks after birth. The only thing that would save his life: an organ transplant.
Interview: A Family Member Who Said No to Donation, Later Regrets
Angel was approached about donation after her husband had a massive heart attack. In her state of shock and grief…she said no. It is a decision she regrets and hopes to help others avoid making the same mistake.
We’re here to help
Your donation liaison can answer any questions you may have and is here to support you along the way. To talk with them, refer to the card they gave you with their phone number or reach out to your nurse.