Donation Perspectives & Community Pulse
Donation Perspectives is AOPO’s blog series sharing stories, insights, and progress from across the donation and transplantation community. Community Pulse brings in guest voices from OPOs, partners, clinicians, and advocates to showcase collaboration, community engagement, organ utilization efforts, and emerging trends that honor the gift of life and help save more lives.
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Why Youth Engagement Matters More Than Ever: Lessons from the 2025 Campus Challenge
Why Youth Engagement Matters More Than Ever: Lessons from the 2025 Campus ChallengeGuest Author:Nicole NideaExecutive DirectorSODA: Student Organ Donation AdvocatesOrgan, eye, and tissue donation has always been rooted in community. Decisions to register are rarely...
The Value of Validated Performance Metrics for OPOs
The Value of Validated Performance Metrics for OPOs For four decades, Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) have worked tirelessly to turn the generosity of donors and their families into the gift of life for patients waiting for transplants. As the nation’s...
Why Standardization Matters in Organ Donation and Transplantation
Why Standardization Matters in Organ Donation and Transplantation Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are driven by their mission to honor the generosity of organ donors and save the lives of patients awaiting a lifesaving organ transplant. When donors and their...
AOPO President’s Address: Meet the Moment
AOPO President’s Address: Meet the MomentWith gratitude, a powerful call to action, and a vision for the future, Jeff Trageser stepped into his role as AOPO President at the 2025 Annual Meeting ready to “meet the moment.” Jeff, Executive Director of Lifesharing in San...
Clearing the Runway for Lifesaving Organs: FAA Releases Landmark Organ Transport Recommendations
Clearing the Runway for Lifesaving Organs:FAA Releases Landmark Organ Transport Recommendations The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) applauds the release of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Organ Transport Working Group Final Report – a...
Advocating for Lifesaving Change: AOPO’s 2025 Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
Advocating for Lifesaving Change: AOPO's 2025 Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill This May, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) brought together more than 20 OPOs and organ donation advocates from across the country for our annual Advocacy Day in...
Protecting Donor Decisions: The National Importance of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA)
Protecting Donor Decisions: The National Importance of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) Why Upholding Registered Donations Matters for Patients, Families, and the Integrity of the Donation System Behind every donor registration is a story of courage, hope, and...
U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations Achieve Record Organs Recovered and Transplanted in 2024 Amid Policy Challenges
U.S. Organ Procurement Organizations Achieve Record Organs Recovered and Transplanted in 2024 Amid Policy Challenges The U.S. organ donation and transplantation community achieved a historic milestone in 2024, with organ procurement organizations (OPOs) recovering...
AOPO Joins Mediaplanet’s National Donation & Transplant Campaign, Featured in USA Today
AOPO is honored to join Mediaplanet's national Donation & Transplant Campaign, featured in USA Today. This campaign highlights the critical need for registered organ donors and the profound impact each donor can make. It addresses current challenges and...
AOPO Priorities for OPTN Modernization
AOPO Priorities for OPTN Modernization Key Actions for the Future of Organ Donation & TransplantationAs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) moves into the next phase of implementing the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)...