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What is the Difference Between Registering as an Organ Donor and Being a Living Donor?

October 4, 2024

EJ Tamez, Director, Patient Coaching

When it comes to organ donation, the terminology can sometimes be confusing. For example, what is the difference between registering as an organ donor and being a living donor?

My wife Renee came to me one day and mentioned Leon Hammond's story and asked if I had heard about his need for a kidney transplant. He was the athletic director of a local school, but I had never met him. I was really touched when I saw pictures of his kids. As a father myself, I felt like I needed to get involved.

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