Who Can be a Living Organ Donor
Anyone can be a donor – family, friends, or even strangers donating anonymously. There is no upper age limit; your overall health is what matters most.
Why Be a Donor
Living organ donation is sometimes the only option for those waiting for a transplant. Living kidney donation is a safe, medically supported procedure, with most donors resuming their lives within weeks.
Living Organ Donation
Any person 18 years or older can apply to become a living organ donor, are in good mental and physical health, understand what donating a kidney involves and do not expect anything in return.
You cannot donate if you are diagnosed with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, are being treated for cancer, or have a body mass index over 35.
You can choose to donate:
- A kidney – procedure performed right here in Saskatchewan
- Part of your liver – procedure performed in Edmonton, AB
How to Register
Contact the Saskatchewan Transplant Program living kidney donation program by calling 1‑844‑RENAL2U or 306‑766‑6475 or emailing livingkidneydonation@saskhealthauthority.ca.