The Donation Process

It is our hope that someday no one will die waiting for an organ transplant and that no one will have to give up the chance of walking again because the tissue they needed for healing was not available.

Although it’s not easy to discuss death and the possibility of becoming a donor, we believe that learning more about donation and how it works is very important for everyone. It is our hope that you will click on the links to the left and read about what happens during the donation process. We think this information will enable you to gain better understanding and will enable you to make the choice to give.

When you have made an informed decision, please sign a donor card, keep it in your wallet and talk to your loved ones about your choice to donate. This will be so helpful to your family and next of kin in honoring your end-of-life wishes.

Medical Care Prior to Donation
Signing a donor card will not affect your medical treatment if you become ill or injured. Every life-saving effort is made before donation is presented as an option. A transplant team is not even contacted until a patient has died and the family has consented to donation. No organs are removed before a person is pronounced dead – this includes brain death.

Organ and/or tissue recovery takes place only after all efforts to save a life have been exhausted and death has been legally declared. The first priority is always to save a life.

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