"I don't know how to thank [the donor family.] My parents gave me life.... [ they ] gave me my second life." John , heart transplant recipient
Organ and tissue donation provides a "Second Chance" for thousands of people each year and is the result of people helping people - of ordinary people becoming "Heroes".
When you make a personal commitment to be an organ and tissue donor, you can help save seven lives and improve the quality of nearly 50 people’s lives! Many organs and tissues can be donated, including the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, intestine, skin, bone, tendons, ligaments, vessels, heart valves, middle ear bones and eyes.
Here you can find out how the donation process works and how to find additional information resources, both locally and nationally. You can also read inspiring stories from organ and tissue recipients, as well as donor family members.
Make the choice to help - be someone's Hero!