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Understand the need for organ donation

April is National Donate Life Month, a time to honor all organ donors. But organ donation isn’t only possible after death. Living organ donation allows a healthy person age 19 or older to donate a kidney or part of their liver to someone on the transplant waiting list.

Most living donors donate to a family member or friend, but some choose to donate to someone they don’t even know.

Did you know:

More than 100,000 people are on organ transplant waitlists across the U.S. Living organ donation icon
Illustration of a kidney There are over 400 people currently on the Nebraska Medicine waitlist for a kidney or liver transplant.
Every eight minutes, another person is added to the national transplant waiting list. Illustration of an hour glass.
Illustration of a patient in a bed speaking with someone who is adjusting an IV bag. 13 people die each day while waiting for an organ transplant.
Learn about becoming a living organ donor.

Why living organ donation matters

Living organ donation allows a donor to give a life-changing gift. It also offers significant health benefits for recipients.

It can reduce someone’s wait time for an organ transplant.
Donating a kidney can prevent or shorten the need for dialysis in patients with kidney disease.
Surgery can happen when it is most convenient for the recipient and donor.
Hear firsthand how living organ donation changes patients’ lives. Watch Jack's story below.

A New Kidney From Dad - Jack's Story YouTube video
Living organ donation is a uniquely rewarding experience and an opportunity to save a life. Before deciding to donate, it's important to learn as much as possible about living donation. Read our list of common questions about living organ donation.

Become a living donor