PATIENTS & FAMILIES
34,768
total organ transplants that were performed in the United States in 2017, which marks the fifth consecutive record-setting year.
NEARLY 99%
of people who receive a kidney transplant from a living donor are alive one year post-transplant. At five years, the survival rate is 92%.
MARCIA GOLDSTICK
Everyday is a new beginning for Marcia Goldstick. Since becoming sick in the summer of 2009 she has come a long way.
ANDY TROSPER
For 18 years Andy fought liver disease, but eventually it was determined that he would need a liver transplant.
FIND A BUDDY
Connecting with someone who has been through the organ transplant process is an incredibly helpful way to get support that other people simply won’t be able to offer. If you’re a patient, family member, or caretaker, sign up for our Find a Buddy program to meet someone who understands what you’re going through.
RESOURCES
Visit our resources page to learn about organizations and programs that could be helpful to you throughout each stage of your transplant journey.
Kidney Champion Program
Children and Organ Transplant
Matching at the Clinical Lab