The Impact of Organ Donation
Behind every transplant is a life transformed. Here are the facts.
By the Numbers
Data from UNOS and the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.
46,000+
organ transplants performed in the U.S. in 2023 — a record year
8
lives one organ donor can save
75+
lives one tissue donor can enhance
6,900+
living organ donors in 2023, another record
Why Stories Matter
Every person on the waitlist has a story — a family, a community, a future on hold. We believe those stories deserve to be heard in their own words, not ours. If you or someone you love has been affected by organ donation, we invite you to share your experience.
Share Your Story
Are you a transplant recipient, donor family member, living donor, or YCOD advocate? We'd love to hear from you.
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Whether you're a donor, a recipient, or someone who wants to help — add your voice to the fight for opt-out organ donation in New York.
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