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Tissue Donation
Tissue Donation FAQs
Every year in Ontario, more than 2,000 people have their lives enhanced or saved by tissue transplants. But as is also the case for organ donation, there are many more people who could benefit from transplants than there are tissue donations. Because the need is greater than the amount of donated tissue available, some operations have to be delayed or cancelled; some people who need help don't get it. You can change that. Your decision to give the gift of life can make a difference. Sign an organ and tissue donor card and talk with your family about your decision.
Corneas, skin, bone, cardiovascular tissue (heart valves and veins) and connective tissue (tendons, ligaments) are the most common types of tissue transplanted. One donor can provide tissue for as many as 75 recipients.
Donated tissue is used for reconstructing bones and joints; for repairing damaged hearts; for renewing eyesight; and for saving victims of severe burns.
Every year in Ontario, more than 2,000 people have their lives enhanced or saved by tissue transplants. But as is also the case for organ donation, there are many more people who could benefit from transplants than there are tissue donations. Because the need is greater than the amount of donated tissue available, some operations have to be delayed or cancelled; some people who need help don't get it. You can change that. Your decision to give the gift of life can make a difference. Sign an organ and tissue donor card and talk with your family about your decision.
Almost anyone at any age can become a tissue donor after death. If you wish to become an organ and/or tissue donor, obtain and sign a donor card and carry it with you. Most importantly, talk to your family about your decision to become a donor so they can help ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death.
Donated tissue is surgically removed with great care as soon as possible after death. These procedures do not cause a significant delay in funeral arrangements and nor do they interfere with an open casket viewing for the donor.
Just about anyone at any age can donate tissue. As long as tissue is healthy, it may be helpful to others. The oldest Canadian tissue donor was 102. And the fact that someone wears glasses has no bearing on whether corneas and eye tissue might be of benefit. Doctors and other transplant team professionals are in the best position to decide if tissue can or can't be successfully used. But without your gift, the decision is made for them. So, think about giving the gift of life. Think about the lasting good you can do others.
Sign a donor card and talk to your family about your wishes. If family members of a deceased individual are interested in the tissue donation option, the individual will be assessed and screened for donation suitability. If donation does proceed, bones, tendons, veins, heart valves, skin, corneas and/or eye tissue are surgically removed with great care. None of these donations would be noticeable or have any effect on an open casket viewing for the donor.
Almost anyone at any age can become a tissue donor after death. If you wish to become an organ and/or tissue donor, obtain and sign a donor card and carry it with you. Most importantly, talk to your family about your decision to become a donor so they can help ensure that your wishes are carried out after your death.
Donated tissue is surgically removed with great care as soon as possible after death. These procedures do not cause a significant delay in funeral arrangements and nor do they interfere with an open casket viewing for the donor.
Just about anyone at any age can donate tissue. As long as tissue is healthy, it may be helpful to others. The oldest Canadian tissue donor was 102. And the fact that someone wears glasses has no bearing on whether corneas and eye tissue might be of benefit. Doctors and other transplant team professionals are in the best position to decide if tissue can or can't be successfully used. But without your gift, the decision is made for them. So, think about giving the gift of life. Think about the lasting good you can do others. Sign a donor card and talk to your family about your wishes.
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