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Give New Life as a Living Organ Donor

Someone in your community is hoping for someone like you. Discover how saving a life can change yours through our Living Donor Program for kidney and liver transplant at the AdventHealth Transplant Institute.


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How Living Donors Make All the Difference

How Living Donors Make All the Difference

For friends, neighbors, family members and others in need of new kidneys or livers, a priceless gift from a living donor means faster access to lifesaving care. Compared to conventional transplants, living organ donation has meaningful benefits like:


  • • Faster access to care instead of waiting years to receive an organ
  • • Shorter hospital stays and more time healing at home
  • • Easier recovery with fewer complications
  • • Longer survival rates to keep leading the life you love

And for living donors, the benefits far outweigh any potential downsides, too. In fact, 95 in 100 donors tell us they wouldn’t change anything about their decision to donate. It’s a rare privilege to be a match for someone in need, and giving someone a second chance at life is a unique joy that lasts a lifetime.

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Change a Life Through Living Kidney Donation

Kidneys from a living donor are stronger and better in every way. Learn more about what to expect from the living kidney donation process, options for directed donation or paired exchange and start your application to become a living kidney donor.
About Living Kidney Donation
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Be Someone’s Hero Through Living Liver Donation

As a living liver donor, you’re not just donating part of a precious organ; you’re giving someone new hope for a better future. Learn more about living liver donation, what to expect and how to contact us to start your application.
About Living Liver Donation

Where Expertise Meets Experience.

Ryan W. Day, MD

Ryan W. Day, MD

Surgical Director, Living Donation Program
L. Thomas Chin, MD

L. Thomas Chin, MD

Surgical Director of Liver Transplant

"Seeing my first transplant as a student, I watched in amazement. As a transplant surgeon, I remain amazed as we bring hope for a new life for the patient."

Ayman Koteish, MD

Ayman Koteish, MD

Medical Director of Liver Transplant Director of Hepatology

"The first visit with a patient after their life-saving transplant is a truly special moment, and I'm grateful that I get to witness miracles like this as part of my work."

Meet Your Living Donor Team

Blayne's Story

Blayne was a part of a 4 way kidney exchange that saved his life. Thanks to the AdventHealth Transplant Institute Living Donor Program, Blayne was able to take on a second chance at life. Learn more about his story and how the gift of living donation can give the gift of hope, and life.

Where Renewed Hope Meets Hospitality

When you and your family need to travel to us from more than 35 miles away, rest assured that you’ll have a warm and welcoming place to stay here in Orlando. Our Bartch Transplant House is a private home away from home that offers wholehearted support and amenities at an affordable rate during your healing journey.

Visit the House