For organ donation

One decision can save many lives.

Wear the message. Start the conversation about organ donation with the people who matter to you.

A shop to share the message. A community to talk about it.

October 17 - World Organ Donation Day - Le don nous relie
One decision can save many lives. Tell the people close to you.

Learn and talk about it

The first step is a conversation.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Understand donation and transplantation

Donation after death, living kidney donation and transplantation: explore reliable information from France's organ donation information website.

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02 / TALK

Talk to the people close to you

A simple moment can start the discussion. Tell your family and the people close to you your decision, and invite them to share theirs.

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Stories & experiences

Before and after a transplant: share our experiences.

Find our Facebook community to read personal stories, share your experience and talk about organ donation.

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Personal stories do not replace medical advice. For health questions, speak with your care team.

OUR BOOK PICKS

Three books to start a conversation

Stories about donation, transplants and family relationships. Links take you to external websites; these books are not sold by our shop.

Du côté des vivants - Sylvie Touam

Du côté des vivants

Sylvie Touam

A novel about families navigating organ transplantation. A way to start talking about waiting, relationships and the questions a transplant can raise.

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Merci - Didier Lévy · Laurent Corvaisier

Merci

Didier Lévy · Laurent Corvaisier

A little girl writes to the person who donated her heart. An illustrated book about donation, gratitude and the joy of living, for ages 7 and up.

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Le Don - Helen FitzGerald

Le Don

Helen FitzGerald

Two sisters need kidney transplants, leaving their father with an impossible choice. An adult novel mixing family drama, suspense and dark humour.

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Books about donation and transplants

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