Who can donate?
Anyone over the age of 18 years of age can indicate their desire to be an organ donor by signing a donor card, or by expressing their wishes to family members. Relatives can donate a deceased family members organs and tissues, including those of family members under the age of 18 years. Donation of heart, pancreas, small bowel, liver, lung, or heart/lung can occur only in the case of brain death. The donation of tissues such as bone, skin, or corneas can occur regardless of age and with almost any cause of death. Contact your local tissue bank for their criteria.
