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Waiting To … Wait?

“I am not an organ recipient … at least for now. But I am closer than most people would ever want to get.”

Read about Donor Network of Arizona volunteer Laura Holka’s path to liver health.

We Came. We Saw. We Sang.

Our goal was to help 600 Arizonans register for the first time as organ and tissue donors to celebrate National Donate Life Month. Here’s how it went:

A Day in the Life of Reggie the Donor Cactus

Hey, I’m Reggie, your favorite donor cactus!

I’m here to share a bit about what a typical day in my life looks like, though I have to say, there’s really no such thing as “typical” when you’re a part of something as meaningful as the work done by Donor Network of Arizona.

The Heart of it All: Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Week

Each hour our volunteers offer gives Arizonans an opportunity to save and heal more lives. Whether it’s a speaking engagement or a registration table, they’re here to ask the question: “Will you register as an organ and tissue donor today?”

More than 1,000 people said yes to our volunteers who asked that question last year. By doing so, they give hope to those waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

LIVERguard: A Complex Liver’s Journey

It was declined a staggering 2,239 times by transplant surgeons across nearly 40 transplant centers in October 2024. Against the odds, Donor Network of Arizona placed this donated liver with a Florida transplant surgeon on the 2,240th offer, saving a patient’s life.

What better way to celebrate this groundbreaking case than today? April 19 is World Liver Day.

First in the World

The next time you board a commercial flight, look around you. You might see a different kind of passenger—one that’s on its way to save a life! The Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) team celebrates being the first in the country, and the world, to successfully deliver a donated kidney for transplant by commercial airline flight using this new, cutting-edge organ preservation technology to its full capacity.

Like Birds of a Feather … 

Our favorite month of the year is finally here! Each year, we recognize April as National Donate Life Month. It’s a chance for us to honor and remember donor heroes, celebrate the lives saved and encourage Arizonans to register as organ and tissue donors.

Our Biggest Year Yet for Saving Lives

Arizona organ donors saved the most lives in a single year in 2024 with a record-breaking number of organ donors and total organs transplanted as a result.

Share The Love

Feb. 14 isn’t just about chocolate and roses. It just so happens that National Donor Day falls on Valentine’s Day, as well as Arizona’s birthday. So, join us in spreading the love!

New Year. New Beginnings.

Welcome, 2025!

Thinking about your resolutions and goals for the upcoming year? There’s one decision that could offer another person a second chance and leave a legacy – registering as an organ and tissue donor.