Benefits
What One Organ
Donor Can Do
Just one organ donor can make a significant difference in the lives of many other people in need. That’s why it’s so important to register to become a potential donor. Remember, you have the power to save lives.
One Organ Donation Can
One organ and tissue donor can save up to eight lives & help more than 75 people
Anyone, regardless of age or medical history, can sign up to become a donor.
There is no cost to donors or their families for organ and tissue donation.
It’s so easy; it only takes 30 seconds.
All major religions in the United States support organ and tissue donation and consider donation as a final act of love and generosity toward others.
Organ & Tissue Facts
Organ and tissue donation facts
in the United States
- 100,000+ people are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant.
- More than 4,000+ new additions to the transplant waiting list monthly.
- 92 Americans receive an organ transplant daily.
- 16 people die daily while waiting for a donor.
Organ and tissue donation facts
in Pennsylvania
- About 5 million registered organ and tissue donors.
- 6,000+ people are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in Pennsylvania.
- 35% of Pennsylvanians on the waiting list are African-American.
- 50% of eligible donors are not registered.