How to register as an organ donor in Illinois

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), there is a major imbalance between the supply and demand for organ donation. There are over 110,000 patients on their waiting list; yet, less than 40,000 transplant procedures were performed in 2018, with over 5000 patients dying while waiting for a transplant.

Organ transplantation is the best therapeutic cure for many patients with end-stage organ failure. Registering to be an organ donor today can save lives. To find out how to do so in Illinois, follow these directions.

  • Online or by Phone

    Please visit Life Goes On and follow the instructions. You can also call (800) 210-2106 to request information.

  • By Mail

    To receive information regarding organ donation, please contact Life Goes On at the following address:

Life Goes On Organ/Tissue Donor Program

Michael J. Howlett Bldg.

501 South Second Street, Room 451

Springfield, IL 62756-9000

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