Donation Perspectives
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)...
Advancing the Future of Organ Donation: The Mission of the AOPO Foundation
Advancing the Future of Organ Donation:The Mission of the AOPO Foundation The AOPO Foundation stands at the forefront of organ and tissue donation, dedicated to driving progress in this critical field through research and innovation. As a 501(c)3 organization, the...
AOPO President’s Address: What OPOs Do Matters in Saving Lives
AOPO President’s Address:What OPOs Do Matters in Saving Lives Our President, Dorrie Dils, took the stage at AOPO’s Annual Meeting in a stunning pink suit, delivering an inspiring Barbie-themed President’s Address. Much like in the movie, when Barbie’s life is turned...
Advocating for Advancements in Donation & Transplant
Advocating for Advancements in Donation & Transplant On May 15, members of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. to connect with legislators and staff regarding the life-saving mission of OPOs. The...