How do I become a living kidney or liver donor?
- Complete a
Living Donor Health History Form
- Submit the completed form in person, by email, mail or fax. All contact information is on the form.
- Our Living Kidney or Liver Donor Assessment Office will call you once we have reviewed your health history form.
If you wish to become a living
liver donor please attach a copy of your blood type with your donor health history form, either through a letter from your family doctor or a blood donor card.
Living Kidney Donor Program
If you are interested in becoming a living donor, our assessment office will guide you through the process. It starts with a simple conversation with one of our transplant coordinators. They can be reached at 416 340 4800 ext. 4848.
Living Liver Donor Program
If you are interested in becoming a living donor, our assessment office will guide you through the process. It starts with a simple conversation with one of our transplant team members. They can be reached at 416 340 4800 ext. 6581
How do I ask someone to become a donor on my behalf?
If you are interested in finding a living donor, our kidney and liver donor assessment offices will guide you through the process. It starts with a simple conversation with one of our transplant coordinators.
Living Kidney Transplant Coordinator
Phone: 416 340 4577
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Living Liver Transplant Coordinator
Phone: 416 340 4800 ext. 6581
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Social Media and You
Waiting for a transplant? Read our
social media guidelines before seeking out a living donor.
Need a Transplant?
The UHN Transplant Program treats patients from across Canada and around the world. Our liver and kidney transplant clinics welcome new
patient referrals.
Upcoming Events
Living Donation Q & A Sessions for Patients Eligible for Kidney Transplant (Families and Support Persons welcome)
Date: Bi-weekly, Thursdays
Location: Toronto General Hospital
Registration: If you would like to receive invitation, please email
livingorgandonation@uhn.ca.
Living Donation Information Sessions for Patients Approved for Liver Transplant (Families and Support Persons welcome)
Date: Weekly, Wednesdays
Location: Toronto General Hospital
Registration: If you would like to receive invitation, please email
livingorgandonation@uhn.ca.
Living Donor Webinars
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Topics:
- 1st Tuesday of the month: PRELOD Information Session for living donors and living donor candidates
- 2nd Tuesday of the month: Living Donor Champion Session for those who would like to support person in need of a liver or kidney
- 3rd Tuesday of the month: Living Kidney Donor Session for those considering living kidney donation
- 4th Tuesday of the month: Living Liver Donor Session for those considering living liver donation
All sessions are free. To register, please visit the
Centre for Living Organ Donation Eventbrite page and select a date to reserve your spot and receive login instructions.
If you have questions or would like more information please email
livingorgandonation@uhn.ca.
Lunch & Learn: Donor Outcomes in Anonymous Live Donation
Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Location: Toronto General Hospital and Facebook Live
Registration: Free. For more information or to register, visit the
Lunch & Learn: Donor Outcomes Eventbrite page.
Lunch & Learn: Ethical Issues in Living Organ Donation
Date: Friday, November 15, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Location: Toronto General Hospital and Facebook Live
Registration: Free. For more information or to register, visit the
Lunch & Learn: Ethical Issues in Living Organ Donation Eventbrite page.
Liver Health Education Day
肝脏健康教育日
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2019
Time: 9:45 am to 2:00 pm
Location: The Michener Institute of Education at UHN, 222 St. Patrick St.
Registration: This event is free and includes a light lunch. The day’s program is in Cantonese and Mandarin. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, please call 647 847 1572 or email liversupportgroup@hotmail.com .
Archived Events
For all of our archived patient education events related to living organ donation, visit our Archived Events section.
