Living Donation
Donating while alive has the greatest impact. A living donor kidney lasts twice as long.
Donate livingPost Mortem
Post-Mortem Donation
Registering as a post-mortem donor is an act of generosity that can impact up to 85 lives even after you are gone. Takes 5 minutes online.
A real story
Jimmy Howe's last act
A family honors Jimmy's decision to be a donor. His final walk through the hospital is a reminder of why registering matters.
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8 lives
What you can donate
A single deceased donor can save, heal, and improve 85 lives in total. The breakdown:
- 8 organs → heart, 2 lungs, liver, 2 kidneys, pancreas, intestines → 8 lives saved.
- 2 corneas → restore sight to 2 people.
- Tissues → skin, bone, tendons, heart valves, veins → 75 lives healed.
What you can donate
Heart
Lungs
Liver
Kidneys
Pancreas
Tissues
Corneas
Bone Marrow
5 minutes
How it works
- Registration is by state (in the USA). The system connects you to the official registry.
- Your family will be consulted at the time, which is why it is important they know your decision.
- It costs nothing. It does not affect your funeral. Your decision saves lives.
- You can register in 5 minutes online, with no medical procedures.
Post-Mortem Donation
Register now. Your decision saves up to 8 lives even after you are gone.
RegisterRegistries by country
Register in your country
You must register explicitly
In these countries you are NOT a donor automatically — you need to register for your decision to count.
Presumed consent
In these countries you are a donor by default upon death. You only need to register if you want to opt OUT.