Who can donate
Everyone is encouraged to register. Race, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, or religion do not prevent donation. If someone is not registered, next-of-kin may provide consent; registering ensures your wishes are fulfilled.
Anyone can register as an organ, eye, or tissue donor — race, age, gender, or religion never limit your ability to give.
When a potential donor passes away, Lifebanc coordinates with hospitals and transplant centers to determine eligibility and facilitate recovery with dignity and precision.
The Process
- Identification & Evaluation: Hospitals notify Lifebanc when donation may be possible.
- Authorization: Registry confirmation or next-of-kin consent allows donation to proceed.
- Matching: A national system (UNOS) identifies recipients based on medical urgency and compatibility.
- Recovery & Honor: Surgical teams recover organs and tissues, often pausing for a moment of silence to honor the donor.
- Aftercare: Lifebanc coordinates with funeral homes, provides updates, grief support, and opportunities for donor-recipient communication.
Because organ donation requires continuous blood flow, only a small percentage of deaths qualify for donation — making every “yes” profoundly meaningful. Tissue and cornea criteria are less stringent.