4,751,419
people have said "yes" to hope and generosity by registering as organ, eye and tissue donors in Arizona.
About Donation Be a DonorWe make the most of life through the gift of organ and tissue donation.
We challenge ourselves and others every day to realize Arizona’s potential to save and improve lives.
Learn More About UsThe Big Ask: The Big Give | Becoming a Living Donor
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a living kidney donor? Or perhaps you just want to learn more about living kidney donation?
Join us via Zoom on Sunday, April 28th from 1-3PM (AZ) for The Big Ask: The Big Give Becoming a Living Donor, a live online program where you’ll hear what being a living donor is all about; including how to connect with a transplant center and what to expect throughout the donor evaluation process. Learn about the benefits and risks, the evaluation process, surgery, financial considerations, and the emotional aspects of donation. You’ll also have a chance to ask questions throughout the program and hear living donors share their stories!
Register at: azkidney.org/BABG
Questions? Contact:
Renee Hynds, National Kidney Foundation of Arizona Director of Patient Programs
Phone: 602.845.7905
Email: reneeh@azkidney.org
Ending the pediatric waiting list
There are more than 2,100 children under the age of 18 on the national transplant waiting list, and 27% of them are under five years old.
This week, April 21-27, is National Pediatric Transplant week. This initiative serves to end the pediatric transplant list for the 2,100+ waiting, and honor pediatric donors and their families.
Donors are superstars!
Did you know that April is National Donate Life Month? This annual recognition was established by Donate Life American and its partnering organizations in 2003. Through the efforts of Donate Life affiliated organizations, health care partners, participating community organizations and people like you, we aim to encourage everyone to register as organ and tissue donor and to honor those who have saved and healed lives through the gift of donation.
Generosity lives on
“David Andrew was the most thoughtful, kind and helpful person you would have ever met. He constantly brought smiles to those around him,” says Brandy, his girlfriend.
In August 2022, he suffered an asthma attack that severely injured his brain. Twelve days after the injury, Andrew went on to donate his kidneys, bone marrow, tissue and corneas.