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KNOW THE SCORE

Organ donation and transplantation are all about numbers. Simply put, there are not enough organs for those on the waiting list.

  • National Waiting List: 107,000+ players waiting for a life-saving assist
  • Ohio: 2,700 teammates in need
  • Northeast Ohio: 1,200+ fans hoping for a miracle
  • A new name is added to the waiting list every 10 minutes
  • Sadly, 8 people die because an organ isn’t available in time.

THE POWER PLAY

  • 1 organ donor = 8 lives saved
  • 1 tissue donor = Over 100 lives healed and enhanced

RULEBOOK & FAQ

  • Doctors always play defense first—saving lives is the priority.
  • Organ donation is only discussed after every effort has been made to save lives
  • Doctors who care for potential donors have nothing to do with donation or transplantation.
  • For more Donation FAQS click here

MVPS OF ALL AGES

  • Everyone can be an organ donor, including newborns and senior citizens
  • The oldest donor? A 98-year-old legend named Orville Allen
  • Suitability for donation is based on the individual’s health, not their age.
  • Avoid a burden and talk about your donation decision with your family. 

 

SPORTS AND DONATION

HEALING ATHLETES THROUGH TISSUE DONATION

Every year, countless athletes—from weekend warriors to professionals—suffer injuries threatening their ability to stay active and enjoy the sports they love. Thanks to the generosity of tissue donors, many of these individuals receive a second chance at movement, mobility, and healing.

HOW TISSUE DONATION HEALS

  • Restores Mobility: Donated tendons and ligaments can replace or repair damaged tissue, allowing athletes to regain strength and flexibility after injuries such as ACL or rotator cuff tears.
  • Speeds Recovery: Bone, cartilage, and other donated tissues are used in reconstructive procedures that reduce healing time and improve long-term outcomes.
  • Reduces Pain: Grafts from donors can ease chronic joint and back pain caused by injury, helping recipients return to daily activities with less discomfort.
  • Supports All Levels of Athletes: From student-athletes to professional competitors, tissue donation makes life-changing procedures possible for anyone who suffers from sports-related injuries.

THE IMPACT

Through tissue donation, one donor can enhance the lives of  100 people or more. For athletes, this can mean returning to the field, the court, or the track. For others, it can mean simply walking without pain or playing with their children again.

WHY IT MATTERS

Sports bring joy, teamwork, and resilience—but injuries can take those experiences away. Tissue donation ensures that athletes don’t have to face permanent setbacks. It’s a powerful reminder that the gift of healing can come from one person’s decision to say “yes” to donation.

THE WINNING PLAY: CHAMPION OF LIFE

Be the hero your community needs. Step up, sign up, and change the outcome of the game.

Our mission is to heal & save lives, and despite the circumstances, our team continues to make every effort to ensure fulfillment of our mission.

All donation and transplantation work will continue as usual.

Programming, in-person meetings and external events are on-hold until further notice.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will deliver updates via social media, our website, and email communications as things progress.

Thank you for your continued support of Lifebanc and our community.