Globally and nationally, there is a donor organ shortage.
The demand for organ, eye and tissue donation exceeds the number of donors in the U.S. You can help save someone's life by joining the registry to donate your organs, eyes or tissue after death.
Get facts to common myths about organ donation.
Join the Donate Life California organ donation registry
Another Option: Living Kidney Donation
Becoming a living kidney donor is another way to help. A living organ donation can shorten the waiting period for an organ (or part of an organ) and can be performed with fewer complications and, often, better patient outcomes.
Organ donation is completely voluntary. Many mechanisms are in place to protect donor’s health, safety and privacy.
Learn more about living kidney donation at UC San Diego Health.