Additional Resources

The following organizations will help you learn more about organ, tissue and eye donation and will provide information and website links to other sites concerning donation and transplantation.

Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)

AOPO represents and serves organ procurement organizations and develops activities that will maximize the availability of organs and tissues and enhance the quality, integrity, and effectiveness of the donation process.

Donate Life America

Information on organ and tissue donation, including information on how to register as a donor in each state

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

Comprehensive information and statistics about donation, transplants, current issues and developments

American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB)

A non-profit organization that facilitates the provision of high quality transplantable human tissue

Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA)

A non-profit organization of eye banks dedicated to the restoration of sight; also accredits Eye Banks in the United States

Department of Health and Human Services Organ Donation

US Government information on organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Transweb

Large site with numerous links about donation and transplantation

Transplant Recipients International Organization

TRIO is comprised of transplant recipients and services the transplant community