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.

New President and CEO of Donor Network of Arizona Announced

“Every day, we have the chance to make a real difference for families, patients and our community. I’m excited to move our mission forward with a fantastic team, one life saved at a time,” said Kathy Mills, who was recently announced as Donor Network of Arizona’s new president and CEO starting in January 2025.

What does it mean to register?

The decision to register as an organ and tissue donor is a choice to share life with your fellow humans.

Join the more than 4.8 million people on the DonateLifeAZ Registry.

We are passionate, positive & eager

Donor Network of Arizona (DNA) is celebrating another huge accomplishment this year! For the third year in a row, DNA has been named a Top Company to Work for in Arizona. This recognition showcases DNA’s commitment to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment for its employees—because happier employees save more lives.