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Donor Network West saves and heals lives through organ and tissue donation. We honor and respect the donors and families we serve with compassionate care, and inspire our communities to donate life.
Established in 1987, we are a federally designated organ and tissue procurement organization accredited by the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) and the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB).
We proudly serve 175 hospitals in 45 counties and more than 13 million people in Northern California and Nevada. Donor Network West works in close partnership with families, doctors, nurses, more than 500 funeral homes and 44 coroners and medical examiners to connect donors to recipients. View the map of our service area.
One donor can save up to 8 people through organ donation and can heal up to 75 people with their tissues.
Visit our organ donation facts and statistics page for additional information.
The terminology used to describe and report on organ and tissue donation has evolved due to changes in the field and at the request of donor families out of respect for their loved ones. For example, the word “recovery” (as in “organ recovery” or “tissue recovery”) has replaced “harvest”, as the universally adopted term. Below is a list of several other dated donation-related terms and their preferred uses.
| Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|
| Recover/Recovery | Harvest/Harvesting |
| Deceased Donation/Deceased Donor | Cadaveric/Cadaver |
| Mechanical Support or Ventilated Support | Life Support |
| Donation after Cardiac Death | Non-heart-beating Donation |
| Donor Network West | California Transplant Donor Network |
For an expansive list of terms and topics specific to organ and tissue donation, click here.
See how many people are waiting for a transplant near you: A Mission to Heal
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2.14.20 | Action News Now
12.18.19 | East Bay Times
Rose Parade float to honor Richmond teen saved by liver transplant
11.25.19 | ABC 30 Action News
Fresno woman who saved multiple lives by donating kidney to walk in Rose Parade
11.20.19 | Telemundo 33
11.08.19 | Reno Gazette Journal
10.14.19 | The Richmond Standard
Richmond teen chosen to promote organ donation on Rose Parade float
10.12.19 | Univision KDTV
10.10.19 | ABC 30 Action News
Fresno woman honored as Living Donor Hero after saving multiple lives
10.03.19 | Telemundo 48
10.03.19 | Univision KDTV
Consulado General de México en San José Displays Wall of Hope
9.11.19 | ABC 30 Action News
Fresno parents say final goodbye to 5-month-old daughter, her organs donated
9.08.19 | NBC News 4
Daughter donates kidney to help father keep flying at Great Reno Balloon Race
9.06.19 | The Fresno Bee
Fresno hospital celebrates organ donor with a special surprise: meeting the boy she helped save
8.27.19 | Danville San Ramon News
8.26.19 | ABC 30 Action News
Latino Life: Donor Network West Talks About The Gift of Life
7.10.19 | Pleasanton Weekly
Tri-Valley nonprofit produces thought-provoking TV ad on organ donation
5.05.19 | Palo Alto Online
After getting a new heart, 16-year-old is giving back — with a heart-healthy cookbook
4.22.19 | ABC Kolo 8
4.22.19 | SF Bayview Newspaper
‘Giving Me Life’ art exhibit debuts at AHS Highland Hospital for Donate Life Month
4.22.19 | CBS KTVN
Donor Network West launches organ donation commercial in Nevada
4.20.19 | The Modesto Bee
4.17.19 | Telemundo 33
Adolescente de Ceres conoce a hombre que recibió el corazón de su fenecido padre
4.14.19 | Fox KTVU 2
4.13.19 | ABC 30 Action News
Kaweah Delta promotes organ donation during Donate Life Month
4.12.19 | ABC 30 Action News
Shehadey Tower at Fresno State lit in blue and green for Donate Life Month
4.04.19 | NBC KCRA 3
Donor Network West recognizes San Joaquin County Coroner’s Office
4.04.19 | Recordnet
4.01.19 | Telemundo 33
4.01.19 | ABC 30 Action News
2.09.19 | RecordNet
2.08.19 | The Reporter
Vacaville girl creates blankets for donor families in honor of late father
3.26.19 | The Mercury News
East Bay teens fuel social media campaign for toddler who needs heart transplant
3.19.19 | Harvard Alumni Business School
MISSION CRITICAL- Educating the public about the value of organ donation