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Every 13 minutes a
new name is added to the National
Organ Transplant list.
An average of 17 people die every
day while waiting for an organ.
Make a Difference, be an organ donor.
For more organ information, visit...
The United Network for
Organ Sharing: Organ Donation and Transplantation
Type of Transplant Patients Waiting for Transplants
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kidney transplant
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57,012
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liver transplant
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17,328
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pancreas transplant
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1,430
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kidney-pancreas transplant
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2,512
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intestine transplant
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193
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heart transplant
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3,776
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lung transplant
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3,846
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Total *Total Patients:
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86,097
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Based on OPTN data as of April 4,
2003. Data subject to change based on future data submission or correction.
Life Goes On
Be An Organ Donor.
The most important thing is to remember to tell your family of your
wishes,
because hospitals require next-of-kin consent before donation
can occur.
For additional information, call
1-800-210-2106
ILLINOIS ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY

Read the actual published story-
A MOTHER'S GIFT - A toddlers transplant Inspires
family to help others
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