Who is DonorConnect?
We are a donor organization that facilitates, coordinates, registers, and advocates for donors and donor families in the Mountain West. DonorConnect also manages the
Yes Utah and Yes Idaho donor registries.
How We Help
How You Can Help
How It Helps
Testimonials
Laurie, Kidney Recipient
What I have learned is that a transplant is the gift of a better life. You can live life without a transplant, you can live life with horrible kidney failure, you can live life on dialysis, but it’s a much better life with a transplant. With that working organ, my quality of life has improved more than I could have even hoped or imagined. Thank you to my sister for this gift.
Claire, Heart Recipient
I was fortunate to only have to wait 3 months to get “THE CALL”. I’ll never forget… I was panicked, excited, scared and relieved that I was getting a new heart. I’ve written a letter to the donor family saying, ” I am EVER so grateful for your willingness to give me HOPE, and life. Your loved one’s heart is still beating in my body and I will live every day with gratitude in my heart for you.” My second chance at life has given me perspective! Life is short, we must show LOVE to everyone we encounter.
Jamie, Living Donor
A billboard along the freeway inspired me to get involved. Some people considered what I did courageous and selfless, but I just saw it as a way for me to help another family. Being a living donor isn’t for everyone. It’s easier when donating to a family member but donating to a stranger doesn’t make their life any less valuable. One thing I’d say to someone who is thinking about becoming a living donor is to have a positive mindset. I was excited to not only help one person but an entire family! Positivity goes a long way.
We work closely with our professional partners.
Hospitals
As a health care professional, you play a vital role in affecting hundreds of lives each year. You have the ability to set in motion the process that allows families the rare opportunity to save and heal many lives through organ, tissue, eye donation.
Medical Examiners
Medical examiners and coroners play an important role in the organ and tissue donation process. Since all unexpected deaths require coroner or medical examiner review, their cooperation and support is vital for ensuring successful organ and tissue donations, benefiting thousands of transplant recipients each year.
Funeral Directors
The role of a funeral director is key in the donation process. Their care assists families in their grieving process and helps to make sure the families have a more positive funeral experience.