What is it like to be an organ transplant recipient?

It is like nothing you can ever imagine. The journey leading to organ transplant and the life after forces you into practical situations and emotional struggles which you have no choice but to get through - proving to yourself that you are stronger than you ever thought. Organ transplant makes life magical as opposed to great. read more

The country is divided into 11 geographic regions, each served by an organ procurement organization (OPO) like Gift of Life Donor Program. With the exception of perfectly-matched kidneys and the most urgent liver patients, first priority goes to patients at transplant hospitals located in the region served by the OPO. read more

It's easier to transplant an organ if the donor and recipient are a good match. The transplant team will put you through a series of tests to determine whether your blood and tissue types are compatible with the recipient's. read more