Facts
One organ, eye and tissue donor has the potential to save 75 lives.
Organs and tissue that can be donated include: heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, corneas, skin, tendons, bone, nerve and heart valves.
LifeLink assumes all expenses related to organ and tissue recovery. There is no cost to the family.
LifeLink of Georgia administers the secure Donate Life Georgia Organ, Tissue and Eye Donor database. Registered Georgia donors are provided with a username and password. Your information is never sold or shared.
Anyone can join the donor registry regardless of age or medical condition.
The first responsibility of medical professionals is to save lives. Donation is only considered after all life-saving options have failed.
All major religions support organ donation as an act of personal charity and/or love for neighbor.
Living donation increases the existing organ supply.
Donors are needed for all races and ethnic groups. Transplant success rates increase when organs are matched between members of the same ethnic background.
