How does the process of organ donation work?

Home / Learn About Donation / How Donation Works / Donation After Death The Deceased Donation Process Even though millions of people have registered to become organ donors, very few of us die in a way that lets us share the gift of life. read more

The process is complex and involves medical professionals at many different levels. Gift of Life Donor Program's headquarters in Center City Philadelphia. Partnerships with regional hospitals enable the process to work smoothly 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. read more

While most organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died, some organs (including a kidney or part of a liver or lung) and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive. There are about as many living donors every year as there are deceased donors. read more