April is National Donate Life Month. Discover information on donation, registration, frequently asked questions, and surprising facts.
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10 Surprising Facts About Organ Donation
Think you know most everything about organ and tissue donation? These lesser-known facts about organ donation may still surprise you.Learn More
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He Gave the Gift of Life – Twice
Living organ donors give the gift of life. Pittsburgher Justin Reed has given the gift of life – twice. Learn more about his story.Learn More
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Organ Donation and Living Donation: Registration 101
How is registering to become an organ donor different from registering to be a living donor? Learn the facts about organ donation and how you can save lives.Learn More
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Eye Donation: What Is Corneal Transplantation?
Corneal transplantation, made possible by eye donation, is a common surgery — and one with a high success rate. Learn about becoming a cornea donor.Learn More
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Give Life This Season by Becoming an Organ Donor
Each day, 22 people die waiting for an organ transplant, yet many of these deaths are preventable. Learn how giving the gift of life is possible.Learn More
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How Living Donation Saves Lives
By pursing living donation, patients on the liver transplant waiting list can receive a transplant sooner. Learn about how living donation saves lives from the experts at UPMC HealthBeat.Learn More
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Matching Donors to Recipients: Types of Living Donation
Did you know 47 percent of all transplanted organs in the United States are from living donors? Learn more about the living organ donation.Learn More
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Life After Becoming a Living Liver Donor
Being a living transplant donor is a major decision. Learn more about the recovery process and life after living liver donation.Learn More