National & Local Resources

Legacy of Life Hawai‘i works alongside trusted national organizations and local partners to support organ, eye, and tissue donation, transplantation, and patient care.

Below are helpful resources for additional information, support, and education.

National Resources

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) National system responsible for organ allocation and transplant coordination in the U.S.
Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Federally mandated network overseeing organ donation and transplantation policies.
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides national education and resources on organ donation and transplantation.
Donate Life America national organization leading public education and donor registration efforts.
Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) represents organ procurement organizations nationwide.
Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) provides data and reports on transplant outcomes and performance.
National Marrow Donor Program connects patients with life-saving bone marrow and blood stem cell donors.
Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) Focuses on improving donation and transplant outcomes in multicultural communities.

Local Resources

Legacy of Life Hawai‘i works closely with local partners, including Hawai‘i Lions Eye Bank, to support the full continuum of organ, eye, and tissue donation.

The Queen’s Transplant Center Hawai‘i’s primary transplant center, provides comprehensive transplant care.
Healthcare Association of Hawaii represents and supports healthcare systems across the state.
National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii provides education, prevention programs, and patient support services.
Hawaii Lions Eye Bank facilitates eye donation and corneal transplantation, restoring sight to patients in Hawaii.
Blood Bank Hawaii supports the community through blood collection and transfusion services.