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BeAHumanDonor.org is a private awareness and education initiative. Our goal is to educate, motivate, and connect people with public resources about organ donation.

We are not a medical institution, hospital, transplant center, OPO, official registry, government agency, or representative of any linked organization.

Content is informational and educational only. It does not replace evaluation by physicians, transplant coordinators, social workers, lawyers, financial advisors, or competent authorities.

Any decision to donate, register, seek a donor, travel, undergo evaluation, or begin a medical process must be made with licensed professionals and the relevant institution.

References to NKR, Donor Shield, Donor Care Network, Kidney for Life, HRSA, OPTN, UNOS, Donate Life America, National Kidney Foundation, RegisterMe.org, national registries, hospitals, public agencies, media, YouTube, VCU Health, or other entities are informational.

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We use data, videos, stories, quotes, links, and references from public, institutional, or journalistic sources when they add educational value. We provide credit through links, captions, mentions, or references across the site.

Sources may include, among others: OPTN/SRTR, HRSA/OrganDonor.gov, Donate Life America, National Kidney Registry, Donor Shield, Donor Care Network, Kidney for Life, transplant centers, official country registries, public organizations, media outlets, and public YouTube channels.

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We try to verify data and keep links current, but laws, numbers, URLs, programs, benefits, and requirements change.

We do not guarantee permanent accuracy, third-party availability, medical eligibility, program acceptance, wait times, benefits, reimbursements, or outcomes.

You may use the site to learn, share educational resources, and contact official organizations.

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