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CARING IS SHARING


PARTNERS IN GIVING

Every gift, no matter how small, advances the mission of Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC), propels groundbreaking organ transplantation research, and makes a positive impact on the lives of countless organ recipients and their families.


PATIENTS & FAMILIES

You’re not alone! Connect with other resilient and inspiring people going through the transplant process.  We welcome you to our community where you can share your experiences, connect with people who truly understand, and receive support every step of the way. 


GIVING WHILE LIVING

Living organ donors save lives!  Learn more about what it means to be a living donor and connect with people who have been through the organ donation process. Transplant Village is here to offer you guidance, support, and reliable information as you make this life-changing decision.

MISSION

Our inspired group of organ recipients, donors and their families is united in our mission to support the future of organ transplantation at Northwestern Medicine while connecting and supporting the transplant community.


KEEP ONE, GIVE ONE

2

Number of fully functioning kidneys most people have, but you can live a normal life with just one. The miracle of human anatomy enables living organ donors to save lives.


YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

125,986

Number of people waiting for an organ transplant. You can help bring that number down by supporting Northwestern Medicine’s groundbreaking research and transplant initiatives.


YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS

125,986

Number of people waiting for an organ transplant. You can help bring that number down by supporting Northwestern Medicine’s groundbreaking research and transplant initiatives.


TOGETHER WE CAN

100%

Amount of donated funds that go directly to life-saving research projects. Plus, every dollar is historically matched up to eight times. Even small gifts go a long way!


A CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

400+

Number of people of patients who receive organ transplants and exceptional care from Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Center each year.


A CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE

400+

Number of people of patients who receive organ transplants and exceptional care from Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Center each year.


JOIN US

1

Number of people that it takes to make a difference. Through your gifts of funding, time, or living organ donation, you can help make our community stronger and more impactful.