THE BENEFITS OF ORGAN DONATION

A person who is an organ donor can potentially save up to eight people. Organ transplants are the treatment of choice for people who are suffering from end-stage organ failure.

ORGAN	USES	DISEASES OF THOSE ​AWAITING TRANSPLANT
HEART	Lifesaving replacement of a poorly functioning heart for those with end-stage heart disease.	• Cardiomyopathy • Congenital defects
LUNG(S)	​Lifesaving organ replacement for patients with end-stage lung disease.	• Cystic fibrosis • Emphysema • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency
LIVER	Lifesaving organ replacement for those with end-stage liver disease.	• Biliary atresia • Primary cholecystitis • Hepatitis
PANCREAS/ ISLET CELLS	Lifesaving/life-enhancing organ replacement for patients with diabetes. Eliminates the need for insulin injections.	• Diabetes mellitus
KIDNEY(S)	Lifesaving/life-enhancing organ replacement for patients with kidney failure.	• Polycystic kidney disease • Diabetes mellitus
SMALL INTESTINE	Lifesaving/life-enhancing organ replacement for patients with a diseased small intestine. Restores the nutritional balance in the body.	• Short bowel syndrome • Digestive disorders