A single donor can save or heal over 100 lives.
Age and health notes
Age or health rarely prevent donation — medical teams assess each case individually. Certain medical conditions may limit specific gifts, but others can still help; clinicians decide at the time of donation.
Organs (save up to 8 lives)
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Heart
Restores circulation and vitality.
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Lungs
Help people breathe freely again.
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Liver
Regenerates to full size; lifesaving for adults and children.
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Kidneys
End dialysis for recipients.
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Pancreas
May eliminate insulin dependence.
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Intestines
Restore nutrition for those with intestinal failure.
Eyes and ocular tissue
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Corneas
Restore vision.
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Sclera/other ocular tissue
Used for reconstruction.
Tissues (heal up to 100 lives or more)
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Skin
Heals burns and wounds; enables complex reconstruction.
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Bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, fascia
Orthopedic repairs; cancer reconstruction; restored mobility and function.
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Heart valves and pericardium
Life-saving for patients with heart disease.
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Veins and arteries
Bypass and limb-salvage procedures.
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Birth tissue (when coordinated)
Supports advanced wound care and grafts.