“I pledged to my donor family I would carry his heart with honor”: UNOS Ambassador Roxanne Watson on fulfilling a promise.
Pledge has led to registration of more than 12,000 organ donors.
UNOS Ambassador and 2020 heart recipient expresses gratitude following transplant
Mark Berney is a heart transplant recipient during the time of COVID-19.
UNOS ambassador and heart transplant recipient Amber Eck
Hear from UNOS Ambassador and heart transplant recipient Amber Eck about why she chooses to volunteer her time with UNOS.
Ambassador story: Nadia Guerra
On December 27, 2011 I was the first one tested and in January 2012 I was notified that I was a match. My mom and sister live about 9 hours from me so, I was only able to make a phone call to share the news. I heard silence after I uttered the words “I’m a match” then screaming, then crying tears of joy.
Ambassador story: Joe Lafferty
UNOS Ambassadors educate others about the UNOS lifesaving mission, organ donation and transplantation. Read a story shared by a UNOS Ambassador.
Ambassador story: Melissa Arias
UNOS Ambassadors educate others about the UNOS lifesaving mission, organ donation and transplantation. Read a story shared by a UNOS Ambassador.
12 things
UNOS is doing to get the right organ to the right patient at the right time
New technology, innovative data tools and collaborative research projects help drive continuous improvement.
12 things
UNOS is doing to get the right organ to the right patient at the right time
New technology, innovative data tools and collaborative research projects help drive continuous improvement.