Organ Donation
Discover the lasting change that organ, eye, and tissue donation inspires. Learn how to become a donor and advocate. Celebrate, honor, and remember those who make new beginnings possible through the gift of life.
Make a Lasting Impact as an Organ Donor
The noble act of organ, eye, and tissue donation offers an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on others’ lives. Whether you become a living donor or a deceased donor, your choice can bring hope and healing to many.
Join Your State Donor Registry
With our partners at Midwest Transplant Network, we promote awareness and education about the need for eye, organ, and tissue donation.
Everyone has the right to donate. You can join the state donor registry online or in-person at the DMV.
Residents of Kansas and Missouri can also register through the Midwest Transplant Network.
Understanding the Impact of Organ Donation
Information based on Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) data as of April 15, 2025.
- Over 115,600 people are currently on the national transplant waiting list.
- A new recipient is added to the waiting list every 10 minutes.
- 17 people die each day waiting for a transplant.
- Each donor can potentially save 8 lives and improve more than 75 others.
- 90% of people support organ donation, but only 60% become donors.
Gift of Life Memorial Wall
Located in the Pavilion lobby at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
The Gift of Life Memorial Wall serves as a heartfelt tribute to those who made new beginnings possible through organ, eye, and tissue donation. This dedicated space celebrates the selflessness of donors and their families.
We invite friends and family of Stormont Vail donors to share their loved ones' memories and stories using the form below. Together, we can highlight the lasting change this extraordinary act brings to countless lives.
Celebration of Life Honors New Beginnings
Our annual Celebration of Life offers a space for family and friends to share stories and remember those who inspired new beginnings through the gift of life. With nearly 100,000 individuals in the U.S. waiting for a transplant, this event encourages community action and dialogue to inspire more people to become organ donors, offering hope to those in need.