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The Facts About Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
Although there have been great advances in medical technology and donation, the need for organ, eye and tissue donation still vastly exceeds the number of donors. Get the facts and help us dispel myths about donation.
The rich and famous aren't given priority when it comes to allocating organs. It may seem that way because of the amount of publicity generated when celebrities receive a transplant, but they are treated no differently from anyone else. When patients are on the waiting list for an organ transplant, their position on that list is based on the severity of their illness, time spent waiting, blood type and other important medical information. Social and financial status are never a factor in this process.
Organ and tissue donation doesn't interfere with having an open-casket funeral. The donor's body is clothed for burial, so there are no visible signs of organ or tissue donation. Through the entire donation process, the body is treated with care, dignity and respect.
There is no cost to the donor or donor's family for organ, eye or tissue donation.
Statistics
An average of 22 people die each day because an organ was not made available for transplant.
Common Questions
- How it Works See the step-by-step process of how organ, eye and tissue donation works.
- Registering Get details about how to register.
- After you Register Learn how to share your decision through social media and family conversation.
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