Summer 2021 public comment open Aug. 3 - Sept. 30
2021 transplants
transplants performed this year
Total Transplants January - August 2021 as of 09/21/20212021 donors, deceased and living
donors
Total Donors January - August 2021 as of 09/21/2021Transplantation Journey
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Kidney transplants
Stories of Hope
Bridgett Jones-Bolar: Grateful transplant recipient
I‘m thankful I have a chance to give back and educate about transplantation.
Marcus Simon: A life restored
Since I received my new kidney, my life has been restored; and I feel that I’ve had a second chance at life.
Hannah Smith: A match made in heaven
I chose to donate to a man I never met because Jesus didn’t just die for and sacrifice himself for those in his inner circle. He died for everyone; even those who don’t know him.
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.
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.
Noah Thibodeau: “Live like Noah”
Because he chose to be an organ donor, he has saved the lives of four people
