The Critical Shortage
The lack of donated organs available for transplantation results in thousands of deaths each year. What are the facts and what can an individual do about this shortage?

Who Can Be a Donor
Almost anyone can donate. Get the facts about donation so you can be assured your wishes would be followed in the event of your death.

Gift of Life Donation Initiative
Learn more about the new Health and Human Services initiative to promote awareness about the need for organ donation. The initiative includes educational programs, strategies for creating and strengthening donor registries, and the new Gift of Life medal to honor donors.

Living Donation
Since 1954, thousands of patients have received successful transplants from living donors. Living donation can offer an alternative for individuals awaiting transplantation and increases the existing organ supply.