Who can be an organ donor?
Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, race or medical history. A person’s medical condition at the time of death determines what organs and tissues can be donated.

What organs and tissues can be donated?
Organs and tissues that can be donated include the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, corneas, skin, tendons, bone and heart valves.

How do religions view donation?
All major religions in the United States support organ and tissue donation and see it as the greatest gift.

Is there a cost to organ donation?
There is no cost to the donor or his or her family for organ or tissue donation. Donation also does not interfere with customary funeral plans.

Will being a donor impact my medical care?
Not at all. If you are sick or injured and admitted to the hospital, the number one priority is to save your life.

Why do I need to discuss my wishes with my family?
Signing a donor card and/or a driver's license with an "organ donor" designation may not satisfy your state's requirements to become a donor. In some situations, a person’s family is responsible for making the decision on his or her behalf. That’s why it’s important to ensure that your family understands your wishes.

Source: Donate Life America; UNOS