Do a Crazy, Wonderful Thing
Living organ donors are changing lives at Penn Medicine. Explore donor stories, see if you qualify to donate and learn more about the donation process.
Read Amy's living donor kidney donation story
Become a (Wonderful) Donor
You've checked the box on your driver's license. Why do more? Because there's a severe shortage of organs for the thousands of people who need them.
Living Donors Do More Good
Surgical outcomes are better. Complications are fewer. People receiving live donor organs live longer than those with driver's-license donors.
Living Donors Feel the Joy
"The power and impact of this experience has changed my life." We hear it often. The emotional satisfaction of donating, especially to someone you love, can be life-changing. You will become, now and forever, a cherished member of an amazing community.
Why Penn Medicine?
At Penn Medicine we've performed many living donor organ transplants, all meeting or exceeding national outcome averages. And while you may feel shy about being called a hero, our team will treat you like one.
Should You Donate a Kidney or Liver?
You can change a life with part of your liver – it grows back. As for kidneys, you can still live a healthy life with one. Donating a kidney also helps assure that if a friend or family member ever needs one, we'll make sure they get it.
Learn about about Penn Medicine Transplant Institute Living Kidney Donation and Living Liver Donation programs.