Connie Lawson, CORNEA RECIPIENT
Connie Lawson,
CORNEA RECIPIENT
STATS
Learn more facts about the importance of organ donation.
Statistics have shown that a new name is added to the national waiting list every 7 minutes.
106,003
people
Currently, there are 106,003 people waiting for a vital organ transplant on the national waiting list.
1
donor
One organ donor can potentially save eight lives.
1
tissue donor
One tissue donor can change and enhance the lives of more than 75 people.
17
people
An average of 17 men, women, and children die each day waiting for an organ transplant.
2,891
people
In Ohio, 2,891 people are waiting for an organ transplant, and hundreds more await tissue transplants.
989
people
In Kentucky, 989 people are waiting for an organ transplant.
1,119
people
In Indiana, 1,119 people are waiting for an organ transplant.
522
people
In the Greater Cincinnati area, 522 people are waiting for a life-saving transplant.
1.75 million
people
More than 1.75 million people benefited from tissue transplants in 2021.
95%
of Americans
More than 95% of American adults approve of donation as a viable, life-giving practice.
40,000
transplants
In 2021, a record-breaking 40,000 life-saving organ transplants were performed in the U.S., thanks to the generosity of donors.
409
donations
In 2021, there were 409 organs donated by deceased donors, giving the gift of life.
For more information and the most accurate information regarding the transplant waiting list please visit unos.org.