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​of people currently on the U.S. transplant waiting list are African American, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American or Multiracial

of people who received a lifesaving transplant in 2020 are a part of a multicultural community

Transplants can be successful regardless of the race or ethnicity of the donor and recipient. The chance of longer-term survival may be greater if the donor and recipient are closely matched in terms of their shared genetic background.
 
People of African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Native American and Multiracial descent currently make up 60% of individuals on the national organ transplant waiting list. According to the National Kidney Foundation, African Americans suffer from kidney failure at a significantly higher rate than Whites – four times higher. African Americans represent 13.4% of the overall U.S. population and more than 35% of all patients in the U.S. receiving dialysis for kidney failure. These communities are in great need of more organ and tissue donors.
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​The vast majority of Americans support donation as an opportunity to give life and health to others. Unfortunately, many people overlook the important step of registering as a donor. Donors are often people who die suddenly and unexpectedly. Their families are then faced with making the decision at a time of shock and grief. Registering relieves your family of this burden.

2021 LIFESHARE CONTINUES COMMITMENT TO SERVE DIVERSE POPULATION - PRESS RELEASE