Cindy Zbin experienced a personal tragedy when she couldn't donate her liver to her husband, Dave, but after he received a successful transplant from a deceased donor, she chose to donate 60% of her liver to a stranger. This act highlights a growing trend in living organ donation, crucial as the demand for transplants surpasses supply. With over 200,000 living donors in the U.S. since 2014, experts emphasize the need for more donors to meet the urgent demand, particularly in areas like California, where waitlists can be lengthy.
"I couldn't help my husband, but I could help someone else," said Zbin, a testament to the selfless acts of living organ donors amid increasing transplant needs.
"Our job is to maximize every single opportunity to save a life," said Danielle John, reflecting the ongoing struggle to meet growing organ donation demands.
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