The Pool
Join 170 million registered donors
More than half of American adults have already jumped in. When you register, you stand alongside millions who believe one decision can change everything.
Jump In The Pool
One donor can save
eight lives.
Over 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant right now. Jump into the pool of organ donors. It takes two minutes and lasts a lifetime.
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Every 8 minutes, another person is added to the national transplant waiting list. 13 people will die today waiting for an organ that never comes.
The Movement
What does “Jump in the Pool” mean?
When you register as an organ donor, you join the pool, a growing community of people who have decided that their legacy will include saving lives. Every person who jumps in creates a ripple that reaches families, communities, and people they may never meet.
The Ripple
One donor, eight lives saved
A single organ donor can save up to 8 lives and heal 75 more through tissue donation. Your ripple reaches further than you can imagine.
The Gap
90% support it, only 60% act
Nine out of ten Americans support organ donation, but only six have registered. The gap between intention and action costs 17 lives every single day.
Know The Facts
What you think you know might be wrong.
Misinformation is the #1 reason people don't register. Let's clear up the most common myths.
Myth
“I'm too old to be a donor.”
Truth: There is no age limit. People in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s have been organ donors. Medical suitability is determined at the time of death, not at registration.
Myth
“Doctors won't try to save me if I'm a donor.”
Truth: The medical team treating you is completely separate from the transplant team. Your care is never compromised. Donation is only considered after every lifesaving effort has been made.
Myth
“My religion doesn't support donation.”
Truth: Most major religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, support organ donation as an act of compassion and charity.
Myth
“Rich or famous people get organs first.”
Truth: Organs are matched by medical criteria like blood type, body size, severity of illness, time on the waiting list, and geographic proximity. Wealth and celebrity have no influence.
The Reality
The numbers behind the need.
Live data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network. These aren't just statistics. Each one represents a person waiting.
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See Your Impact
What one donor can make possible
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Take Action
Register As An Organ Donor In Your State
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Make Waves
Three ways to jump in.
01
Take The Plunge
Register as an organ donor through your official state website. Two minutes. One decision. Up to eight lives saved.
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Go Deeper
Learn about living donation, including screening, surgery, and recovery, and decide if it's right for you.
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Make A Splash
Fund community education, outreach events, and materials that help more people understand donation and take action.
Support ODAPHave The Conversation
Registering is the first step, but telling your family is just as important. 95% of adults support donation, yet only 50% have discussed it with loved ones.
- Choose a comfortable, low-pressure moment
- Share why you made the decision
- Listen to concerns without judgment
- Remind them that your wishes matter
When families know the donor's wishes, authorization rates jump from 50% to over 90%.
Your Decision. Your Legacy.
Jumping in the pool isn't just about registration. It's about starting a conversation that could save lives in your own family and community.
Every person who registers creates a ripple. When you talk to your family, that ripple becomes a wave, reaching siblings, parents, children, and friends who may one day face this decision themselves.
One conversation today could mean eight lives saved tomorrow.
From The Pool
Why they jumped in.
Built on trusted sources.
All data and educational content is sourced from official federal agencies and medical organizations.
OPTNOrgan Procurement & Transplantation Network
HRSAHealth Resources & Services Administration
UNOSUnited Network for Organ Sharing
HHSU.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Learn about our organization, board, and mission on the About page.
Why People Jump In
Real reasons. Real people.
Every donor has a story. These are just a few of the reasons people decide to register.
“My brother received a kidney transplant in 2019. I registered the same day to pay it forward.”
Transplant family member
“I learned that one donor can save up to eight lives. Once I knew that, I couldn't not sign up.”
Registered donor
“A community workshop opened my eyes to how easy registration actually is. Two minutes changed my perspective.”
Workshop attendee