Organ Donor Foundation of SA

18/08/2026

HOW CAN I SAVE SEVEN LIVES?

By becoming an organ donor. One donor can save seven lives if their heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and pancreas go to seven people in need of a life-saving transplant.

You can make a difference right now by registering as an organ donor. It shows your intent to donate your organs one day and is a great way to start a conversation about organ donation with your family.

It is incredibly important that you tell your family that you registered as a donor and want to donate your organs, because their consent will be needed after your death. Knowing your wishes will make it easier for them to say “yes” to donation.

To register, go to www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form.

18/08/2026

HOW WILL THE DOCTORS KNOW I WANT TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR?

A loved one often tells them. That is why it is so important to let your family know that you want to be an organ donor. Their consent will also be needed after your death to do the donation.

Once you have registered, your name will be added to the official organ donor registry. This will allow the transplant coordinator (a medical professional who organises the transplant process) to check if you wanted to be an organ donor before speaking to your family. If your loved ones forget about organ donation, the coordinator can remind them of your wishes.

You will also be emailed an electronic organ donor pack. It contains a personalised Organ Donor Card for your wallet and stickers you can print out and stick on your ID, driver’s licence, and medical aid card to show you want to be an organ donor.

To register, visit www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form.

13/08/2026

AM I TOO OLD TO REGISTER AND DONATE?

No, there is no age limit. You can register, even if you think your organs are too old to be of any use. The doctors will decide which organs can be used at the time of death.

Therefore, the Organ Donor Foundation does not remove a person from the registry when they reach a certain age. You can, of course, have your name taken off at any time by sending an email with your request, name, and ID number to [email protected] or phoning 0800 22 66 11 (toll-free) from 8:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday.

If you thought you were too old to register and only found out now that you still qualify, please go to www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form. Remember to tell your family because, without their consent after death, no donation can take place.

06/08/2026

WHY SHOULD I TELL MY FAMILY I REGISTERED AS AN ORGAN DONOR?

Because their consent is needed after your death. It is incredibly important to have a conversation with your loved ones to let them know that you have registered as a donor.

After your death, a transplant coordinator (a medical professional who organises the transplant process) will ask your family for consent to donate your organs. Without it, no donation can take place, even if you are registered.

This does not make registering any less important. When you register, you become an activist and example for others and inspire them to register as organ donors too.

You also make it possible for the transplant coordinator to check whether you wanted to be a donor before speaking to your family. By reminding them of your wishes, it becomes easier for them to say “yes”.

To register, go to www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form.

03/08/2026

CAN I DONATE AN ORGAN WHILE I AM STILL ALIVE?

Yes, you can. As a living donor, you can donate one of your kidneys or part of your liver. You only need one kidney, and the liver grows back, so both you and the recipient can live normal, healthy lives.

Close family members are often the best match for someone who needs a kidney or liver transplant. So if a loved one needs a transplant, and you match, you can save their life with a living donation.

To register as a regular organ donor, go to www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form. Remember to tell your family, because their consent will be needed after your death.

31/07/2026

To register, go to www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form.

31/07/2026

DOES MY RELIGION ALLOW ORGAN DONATION?

Most major religions support organ donation.

It is seen as an act of compassion, charity, and a way to save lives. In almost every faith, the saving of human life is considered one of the highest moral duties. However, beliefs and interpretations may differ within communities, so it is always best to discuss your decision with your faith leader.

By becoming an organ donor, you can save up to seven lives. And by registering, you can become an example for your family and friends to follow, thereby giving more people hope.

Remember to inform your loved ones of your decision to register as a donor because without their consent after death, no donation can take place.

To register, go to www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form.

28/07/2026

WHY SHOULD I REGISTER AS AN ORGAN DONOR?

There are several reasons. Registering shows your intent to become a donor and save up to seven lives. Also, it sets a great example for others to follow.

It is the perfect way to start a conversation with your family about organ donation. Discuss your decision with them and make sure they all agree, because without their consent after your death, no donation can take place.

Once registered, we will add your details to our official Organ Donor Registry, where they can be accessed by transplant coordinators nationally.

We will also email you an electronic donor pack containing your personalised Organ Donor Card, “stickers”, and information about organ donation.

To register, go to www.odf.org.za and complete the short registration form.

09/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Sunday's annual Heart Run, and to Pirates Road Running Club for hosting the run, in aid of Organ Donor Foundation of SA, and the spirit of Giving To Life. 🙏🧡💚

Thanks to everyone who came together to support the 6th Heart Run ❤️❤️ in aid of the Organ Donor Foundation of SA. 🏴‍☠️

04/03/2026

Remember to ENTER for Sunday’s Heart Club Run in aid of Organ Donor Foundation of SA and the spirit of Giving To Life at entrytickets.net/heartrun
🏴‍☠️Choose between 5km (7am from Rosebank) and 13km (6.30am from Pirates)
🏴‍☠️Join us at the club from 9am after for a drink and to find out more about becoming an organ donor