Three Virginians die each week waiting for a life-saving organ transplant that doesn’t come in time. More organ donors could save these lives, but there is a critical shortage of donors here in Virginia.

Just one organ donor can save 7 lives. Transplantation works and it is saving lives every day — but there are many people who die while waiting. More than 2,000 people in Virginia are currently awaiting a life-saving organ transplant. Your decision to be an organ and tissue donor could save the lives of 7 people one day.

Join the more than 2 million Virginians who are signed up as organ and tissue donors. Together we can save lives. Do your part today and sign up to be an organ and tissue donor.

These pages below contain more detailed information about some of the questions and concerns you may have:

• Frequently Asked Questions about Donation
• How does the Donation Process Work?
• Myths about Organ and Tissue Donation
• How does save7lives.org work?