Create a profile
Patients share their need and story. Potential donors provide only the information needed to begin.
Connection can change everything
A clearer path to living donation.
DonorLink helps transplant candidates tell their stories and gives potential living donors a safe, informed way to explore giving.
Nonprofit missionPrivacy-first profilesTransplant-team guided
Potential donorLearning about living donationReady to explore
Patient profileKidney transplant candidateProfile verified
15,000+potential donors represented by the reference service
3 stepsto begin an informed connection
0 tolerancefor organ sales or financial benefit
How it works
Designed around informed, voluntary decisions.
The platform supports introductions. Medical eligibility and transplant decisions remain with licensed transplant programs.
Explore and connect
Search by organ, location, blood type, and profile details, then initiate a private connection.
Work with a transplant center
Independent clinical teams perform screening, consent, compatibility testing, and follow-up.
Choose your path
Start with the experience that fits you.
You can save your progress and return at any time. Sensitive medical information should only be shared through approved clinical channels.
Patient directory
Find a story that moves you.
Use general information to explore public patient profiles. Contact and medical details remain private.
Preview search readyThis prototype does not contain real patient records.
Stories of hope
One decision can reshape two lives.
Community
“The profile gave our family a way to explain the need clearly—and gave others a safe first step.”
Composite story for demonstration
Generosity
What donors wish they knew
Questions to ask, how independent donor advocates help, and why informed consent matters.
Read the guide →Support
Building a strong patient profile
Write with honesty, protect private details, and make it easy for your community to share.
View profile tips →Resource center
Learn before you decide.
Plain-language guides should complement—not replace—advice from your transplant center.
Browse all resources →Make hope easier to find—and safer to pursue.
DonorLink is a design prototype inspired by the public information architecture of an established nonprofit matching service. It is not affiliated with that organization and does not process real medical data.
Partner with usCommon questions
Start with the facts.
Does registering guarantee a transplant?
No. Registration may help people connect, but only a transplant center can determine medical eligibility, compatibility, and whether a transplant proceeds.
Can a living donor be paid?
No. Buying or selling human organs is illegal in the United States. Legitimate programs may discuss allowable expense reimbursement; ask an independent donor advocate.
What is paired kidney exchange?
It can connect incompatible donor–recipient pairs with other pairs so compatible donations can occur in a coordinated exchange.
How is private information protected?
Public profiles should show only consented information. Medical records and sensitive contact details belong in secure, access-controlled clinical systems.
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Questions about the journey?
Use this demonstration form to preview the support experience.
Patient registration
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Potential donor registration