Joy Starzl
As a pioneering transplant surgeon, the late Dr. Thomas Starzl saved countless lives. “This is about saving lives,” said Ms. Starzl. “This is about sharing love and spreading love. Tom always said his patients were his heroes.”
About Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
AOPO is saving and improving lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation, by leading the nation’s organ donation process through innovation, advocacy, and education. AOPO advances organ donation and transplantation by driving continual improvement of the donation process, collaborating with stakeholders and sharing best practices with their OPO members.
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Infographics
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) has created the following infographics.
Donation Process
Ever wondered how the organ donation process works? The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) has created the following animated video outlining the donation process.
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Anna Reidenbach
As a Native American and member of the Navajo Tribe, Anna Reidenbach was skeptical about receiving a transplant when she learned she had liver cancer. After a long talk with her family, she knew she wanted to live and have more time with her loved ones. Now 19 years post-transplant, Anna is healthy, active and a dedicated supporter of organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation.
Visit the following organizations’ websites to learn more about organ, eye, and tissue donation.