Cadaveric Donors

Cadaveric donors are individuals who have voluntarily designated their bodies for organ and tissue donation after death. When they pass away, their organs—such as the heart, liver, kidneys—and tissues like corneas or skin may be recovered with permission to help save or improve the lives of others. This process involves careful medical evaluation to ensure safe transplantation. Donor programs aim to maximize the use of available organs to address the shortage of life-saving transplants and honor the donor’s wishes to contribute to medical advances and patient recovery.