United Network for Organ Sharing

08/19/2026

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month (NMDAM), a collaborative effort to save and improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, eye and tissue donation. Sixty percent of patients on the national transplant waiting list are from multicultural communities. The need for donation and transplant is more pronounced in minority communities where disproportionately higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease contribute to organ failure, especially kidney failure. You can find resources to share and read more about NMDAM at nmag1.org and DonateLife.net 💙💚

05/22/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp, a member of the 75th Army Ranger Regiment, saved six of his comrades when his unit came under attack in Afghanistan. He was mortally wounded and saved four more lives in the U.S. through his selfless gift of organ donation. The Fallen Soldier statue stands at the National Donor Memorial to honor Koop and all those military members who made organ, eye, and tissue donation their last courageous act of service. The Memorial is a peaceful place for all who wish to honor the gift of life.💙💚

05/11/2026

More than 41,000 women are currently on the national transplant waiting list, and 86% of them are waiting for a kidney. While 37 million Americans are affected by kidney disease, women tend to face more specific challenges linked to kidney disease. You can help -- register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor and learn more about living kidney donation at DonateLife.net.
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04/30/2026

Today is Donor Remembrance Day. The donation and transplant community honors and celebrates the donor heroes who have given the gift of life. We are sharing forget-me-not flowers to symbolize that donors and their legacy of generosity will always be remembered. 💙💚 Association of Organ Procurement Organizations - AOPO

04/28/2026

We’re doing some exciting work with NASA Langley Research Center , testing how drones could help deliver organs faster and more safely. This partnership is great example of what can happen when different industries come together with one shared goal: saving lives through innovation. Check out some local coverage from 12 On Your Side to learn more:

Researchers at the Langley Research Center are testing whether drones could deliver organs to hospitals, a move that could reduce critical delays in transplants.

04/23/2026

Not all superheroes wear capes. Thank you to all of the transplant nurses for your incredible dedication! You help make life possible. Give thanks to the transplant nurses who helped you in the comments below! 💙💚

04/21/2026

Exciting news! This morning, we marked the launch of UNOS’ partnership with NASA Langley Research Center to explore how drones could help transport organs faster, safer and more efficiently. By combining NASA’s flight expertise with UNOS’ transplant system knowledge, we’re studying how this technology could strengthen the nation’s transplant logistics network—and help save more lives.

Thank you NASA and Richmond Mayor Danny TK Avula, and to the district staff representing Senator Mark Warner and Jennifer McClellan for joining us and for your continued support of innovation in health and public service. Read more here: https://unos.org/media-resources/releases/unos-partners-with-nasa-to-study-transporting-organs-by-drone/

04/10/2026

Today is National Donate Life Blue & Green Day. 💙💚Team UNOS honors organ donors and the lifesaving impact of donation. Last year, 49,000+ organ transplants gave patients a second chance, but more than 100,000 people are still waiting. Make your decision known and help save lives by registering today: https://registerme.org/