Is directed donation allowed by state law?
A. Yes. The laws of all 50 states and the District of Columbia allow directed donation. Most of these laws permit donation to “a designated individual” for transplantation. LifeSharers members designate the individual they want to receive each of their organs, through language that is included in the LifeSharers membership agreement and shown on the LifeSharers donor card. In the handful of states where donation to “a designated individual” is not permitted, LifeSharers members give their organs to their fellow members’ surgeon or hospital, which is permitted. According to UNOS, “Directed donation is allowed by state law (although some restrictions may apply in certain states) and is a legal alternative to OPTN/UNOS allocation policy.
