Living donation toolkits

More than 110,000 people are waiting for transplants, but the demand for organs far exceeds the supply. Living donation offers another choice for transplant candidates, and it extends the supply of organs.
Find educational resources, tools and news about living donation below:
Resources
Living donation
Kidney paired donation toolkits
Toolkit 1: Join us
Learn more about joining the KPDPP by contacting [email protected]
Toolkit 2: KPD policy & resources
Toolkit 3: Patient resources
- KPD patient information for candidates and donors
- KPD success story videos
- Living donation information on UNOS website
Questions? Patients, family members, and friends needing additional information about living donation and organ transplant, contact the OPTN Patient Services Line at 1-888-894-6361 or [email protected].
News
TMF 2025 speaker Ankit Mathur on AI in Transplant and OPO Operations
By gaining a better understanding of data analytics, predictive data models and AI technologies in organ transplantation, we can foster more thoughtful and informed conversations about the possibilities they offer moving forward.
TMF 2025 speaker Laura Butler on Collaborative Leadership in Transplantation
Collaboration between clinical, business and regulatory roles is essential to building transplant programs that prioritize patient care and outcomes. Having lived on both sides of transplant care, I’m passionate about sharing the lessons I’ve learned.
TMF 2025 presenters Geatrakas and Socci on Creating a Healthy Relationship between transplant staff and the C-Suite
"Building strong relationships with the C-suite isn’t a one-time ask; it’s an ongoing partnership that drives success and ultimately benefits the patients we serve.” Sara Geatrakas, MSN, RN, Business & Operations Manager and Clare Socci, BSN, RN, Director, Organ...