The Shortage (Overview)
Each day, about 77 people receive organ transplants. However,
19 people die each day waiting for transplants that can't
take place because of the shortage of donated organs.
To see a breakdown of people on the waiting list, go
to U.S.
Waiting List Candidates by Organ & Gender ![Exit Disclaimer](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20080916004809im_/http://organdonor.gov/images/icons/exitdisc.jpg)
Minority Donors Needed
Minority
Stories of Donation and Transplantation |