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Donation
There is an ever-growing need for donors in this country, as well as the world at large, as demonstrated by the graph below. This graph shows the number of people waiting for a life-saving transplant in blue, and the number of organs actually donated in green.
The National "Donor Gap"
Donate Life Northwest and other organizations across the country are working to lessen this gap by educating others about the field of donation. Learn more about the two types of donation by following the links below. Visit the Transplantation page to learn about what happens after donation occurs.
- Deceased Donation: Deceased donation occurs only after death has been declared. Although someone has passed away, their organs, eyes and tissues can be kept viable by mechanical support for transplant.
- Living Donation: There are many ways to donate while you are still alive. Living donation is becoming increasingly common as new techniques and technology are developed and the need for donors continues to grow.
