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Golden Hearts

Each year, more than 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the world, and approximately 15,780 children in the United States.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The observance provides an opportunity to recognize the bravery of young cancer warriors, support families impacted by childhood cancer and spread awareness.

Ending the Pediatric Waiting List

There are more than 2,100 children under the age of 18 on the national transplant waiting list, and 27% of them are under five years old.

This week, April 21-27, is National Pediatric Transplant week. This initiative serves to end the pediatric transplant list for the 2,100+ waiting, and honor pediatric donors and their families.

Celebrating Deaf Culture

“Anyone and everyone can sign up to save lives,” says Tracey Chu, the very first deaf employee at Donor Network of Arizona (DNA)!

Tracey is also a member of DNA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. Through her efforts with the committee, DNA proudly recognizes Deaf Awareness Month and encourages members of the deaf community to register as organ and tissue donors.

Summer of Giving

Acts of generosity can bring a welcomed relief to those in need, just like a refreshing summer breeze. Throughout the summer months, let’s cool down the world with kindness and compassion. How? Join the 211,764 Arizonans who registered as an organ and tissue donor last year.

Driving Hope

Saying thank you isn’t enough. Throughout August, Arizona recognizes the lifesaving efforts of our partners at ADOT MVD, and the nation continues to appreciate motor vehicle services partners into September. We fulfill our mission in partnership with you.

Why Doctors WILL NOT Let You Die If You’re a Registered Organ Donor

What’s in it for a doctor to deny a patient proper care if they knew she or he signed up as an organ, tissue and cornea donor? It’s a deeply…

The Impact of Multicultural Donation

Come be part of our August celebration as we honor National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM)! Together, we’ll champion lifesaving and life-healing acts across diverse communities by creating an inclusive culture around organ and tissue donation.

Let’s Play Ball

Join Donor Network of Arizona and the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday, Aug.10 for a rematch of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies as we call attention to the generosity of donor heroes, their families and all donation champions! Thousands at the game and viewers from across the country will see Arizona celebrate the gift of life.

Love is Love. Organs Are Organs.

Organs are organs. There are truly no limitations to who can register as a donor. Throughout Pride Month, we encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community to register and celebrate the diversity that lies within the LGBTQ+, transplant and donation communities.

Organ Donors in Arizona Set Record

Arizonans have once again proven their extraordinary generosity, setting a new record for organ donation in the state. Forty-five organ donors offered the gift of life in May 2024, the most in a single month in the history of Donor Network of Arizona (DNA). This incredible display of sharing life translates to 101 lives saved through the successful transplant of 118 organs.