4,000 South Africans waiting for an organ or tissue transplant. 60 of each buried each week. We will securely share your details with the Organ Donor Foundation, who will work with transplant coordinators after you pass away.
Only 0.2% of the population is registered as an organ donor. Signing up costs you nothing and takes seconds. Registering as an organ donor is a declaration of intent and it allows transplant co-ordinators to see your preference upon your untimely death.
A time capsule is a special voice-based record of your wish to become an organ donor. The only requirement for organ donation in South Africa is next of kin consent. And you can make that decision a whole lot easier by leaving them a personalised voice note, that is only played in the event that you could donate your organs, ensuring that you save seven lives, for free.
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Organ and tissue donation involves giving organs or tissues from a donor, either living or deceased, to someone in need of a transplant. This act can save or significantly improve the lives of recipients suffering from organ failure or tissue damage.
Any person in good health and free from defined chronic diseases that might adversely affect the recipient can be considered a potential donor. Even individuals with certain medical conditions may still be eligible, as the suitability of organs and tissues is determined at the time of death.
Organs that can be donated include the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Tissues that can be donated include corneas, skin, bone, tendons, and heart valves. A single donor can save up to seven lives through organ donation and enhance many more through tissue donation.
Organs and tissues are allocated based on medical criteria, including the severity of the recipient’s condition, blood type, tissue match, and waiting time. The allocation process is designed to be fair and equitable, ensuring that organs and tissues go to those most in need and who are the best match.
No, organ and tissue donation does not delay funeral arrangements. The recovery of organs and tissues is carried out with great care and respect, and the donor’s body is returned to the family promptly, allowing for traditional funeral practices, including open-casket ceremonies.
No, the donor and their family do not incur any financial costs related to the donation process.
Yes. We only collect necessary data and store your data securely, using it solely for the advancement of organ donor awareness, in compliance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI-2013).
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