Donate The Gift of Life

One Person

who donates organs, tissue and corneas could help

Over 50

People

Annually, nearly 50% who are medically suitable do not donate

Time Is Of The Essence

Someone is added to the organ transplant list every

10 minutes

The Numbers are Staggering

People On The National Waiting List

That’s 3 sold-out games at PNC Park.

Pennsylvanians are on a transplant list.

That’s enough people to fill 174 Pittsburgh city busses.

Signing up to be an organ donor can help shorten a wait that can last as long as four years

It takes 90 Seconds to register

Organ Donation Myths

Myth: If I am in an accident and the doctors or nurses find my donor card, they will not try to save my life.

Fact: Doctors, nurses and paramedics will do everything to try to save your life. In fact, an individual needs to be in the hospital and on a ventilator at the time of death in order to donate organs. Core is not notified until all life-saving efforts have failed. The transplant team is not notified by CORE until after CORE has spoken to the individual’s family.

Myth: My organs aren't of any value because I have a history of medical illness.

Fact: Few illnesses or conditions prevent someone from being a donor. At the time of death, CORE will review medical and social histories to determine suitability.

Myth: My religion does not support donation.

Fact: All major religions either support donation or view it as an individual decision.

Myth: I am not the right age for donation.

Fact: There is no age limit for organ donation. The general age limit for tissue donation is 80 and cornea donation is 70.