How do I set up a living organ donation?

I want to donate my organs while im still alive. How can I set this up?

You can approach the North American Paired Donation Network to donate a kidney.

It's tough to be approved as a living donor when you are a stranger, because sometimes strangers want to charge the recipient money, and all donations must be altruistic with no expectation of compensation.

You can call 1-800-532-0642

Parts of lungs and livers can be donated in life as well, but I don't have contact info for any programs.

Best of luck to you!

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