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2021 transplants
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Total Transplants January - October 2021 as of 12/01/20212021 donors, deceased and living
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Stories of Hope
Kemberlie Hornbeak: Third time’s a charm
January 2021, the beginning of a new year as well as a new chance at life.
Jennifer Wickliffe: Hunter Lives On
Our son was able to save the lives of four people and help with research and education. In knowing that our son lives on has given us a peace that I do not believe we would have been able to obtain.
Thelma Warner: “I will continue to fight until my last breath”
I have found courage and strength I never knew I possessed. I had to dig deep down within my soul to find it but, it was there.
Living donation
Living donation is when a healthy living organ donor gives an organ such as a kidney or part of an organ such as a portion of a lung, liver, pancreas, or intestine to a recipient.
Costs
Before undergoing an organ transplant, it’s important to understand the costs. You will want to work with your transplant team make sure you have an individual plan to cover transplant costs.
Caregivers
In order for patients to have successful transplant outcomes, it’s important for organ recipients or living donors to have quality care and support before and after surgery. Learn more.
Find a support group
Receive support from other organ transplant patients and families by finding a support group near you. Click here to learn more and find the right type of support group for you or your family.
In the news
National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence
UNOS has awarded Jon Lee the 2021 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of his advocacy for living kidney donation.
Lung and kidney patients: Animated videos describe allocation scores and formulas
New animated videos to help you understand the formulas used in lung and kidney allocation policy
César López: Don’t take anything for granted
Thank you to all the people that made me enjoy life again, especially my unknown 20-year-old donor.
