Reno, Nev. (June 19, 2025) – Following the milestone of reaching 100 organ donors in March, Donor Network West—the only federally designated organ procurement organization serving northern Nevada and northern California—has released new Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) data showcasing record growth over the past five years. Since 2019, the organization has achieved a 44% increase in organ donors and a 28% rise in organs transplanted. As a trusted collaborator with 175 hospitals, including leading transplant centers, Donor Network West serves a vast and growing community of nearly 14 million people across northern Nevada and California.
“Each new milestone is a reflection of the continued impact Donor Network West makes across its entire service area and the thousands of people we are here to serve,” said Dr. Janice Whaley, president and CEO of Donor Network West. “As one of the largest OPOs in the nation, the hardworking team of caring professionals at Donor Network West leads with a passion for achieving our mission to save and heal lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.”
Donor Network West is intentional in serving as a thoughtful advocate for the diverse communities it represents—60% of its service area includes individuals from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. The organization’s leadership firmly believes it should reflect the richness of the communities it serves. To that end, Donor Network West invests significant time and resources into engaging diverse populations, ensuring that every individual and family, regardless of background, is informed about the transformative power of organ donation and is given the opportunity to both give and receive the gift of life.
Currently, 110,000 people in the U.S. are on the national transplant waiting list, with more than 700 in Nevada alone. Every donor has the potential to save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of 75 others through tissue donation.
Donor Network West urges community members to consider the impact of organ, eye and tissue donation and take action by signing up as organ donors. For more information, or how to join the organ donation registry, visit DonorNetworkWest.org.
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About Donor Network West
Donor Network West saves and heals lives by facilitating organ and tissue recovery for transplantation and research. Established in 1987, Donor Network West is designated and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), is a member of the Organ Donation Alliance and is an official Donate Life organization. Donor Network West is federally designated to serve 45 counties in northern California and northern Nevada. Donor Network West partners with the Department of Motor Vehicles and the state-authorized donor registries to help increase donor registration. For information, visit www.DonorNetworkWest.org and follow us on social media: @mydnwest.
