National transplant weekNational Transplant Week is an annual event that aims to educate people about the benefit of organ and tissue donation, and tackle the ‘I’ll do it later’ mindset.
There are, at present, 468 people waiting on the liver transplant list alone a 25% increase on last year. These figures are set to increase further as liver disease is still on the rise. In 2010/11, 106 people died while waiting due to a shortage of donors.
96% of us would take an organ if we needed one but only 29%of the population are on the Organ Donor Register.
Waiting for a transplant is an anxious and stressful experience. Can you imagine how this compares with some of the minor things we get worked up about waiting for everyday?
 "I am David Kallin. I have, amongst other fab things, a diseased liver. This is my diary about my road from receiving the news that I need a liver transplant to finally getting the call."
Learn about David's experiences and those of others in our real life stories
David has since published a book containing all of his blogs, read here for more information.
NHS Blood and Transplant are conducting a national survey ‘The nation waits’, as part of this year’s national transplant week, 4 th – 10 th July 2011, to find out how long you wait and for what, in your daily routines. Click here to take part and compare your results online.
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Now is the time to step up and register as an organ donor. If you do just one thing today, make it something worthwhile.
Read the Trust's press release 25% increase in one year for people waiting for a new liver.
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