About Living Donation
Of the approximate 10,000 Texans awaiting a lifesaving transplant, more than 8,500 (85%) of them could be saved through living donation
A living donor is an option for patients who otherwise may face a lengthy wait for an organ from a deceased donor. Kidney and liver transplant candidates who are able to receive a living donor transplant can receive an organ much sooner, often in less than a year.
To spare an individual a long and uncertain wait, relatives, loved ones, friends, and even individuals who wish to remain anonymous may serve as living donors.
National Kidney Registry
National Living Donor Registry
Learn More About Living Donation
The Donate Life Texas registry is distinct and separate from any living donor registries or opportunities. Any decision about donating an organ should be made only with complete information on the possible risks and benefits. We offer these links as a helpful start to learn more:
- United Network for Organ Sharing: https://unos.org/
- The Living Bank: https://www.livingbank.org/
- Transplant Living: https://transplantliving.org/
- Alliance for Paired Donation (APD): https://paireddonation.org/
