Giving Hope,
Life and Healing

Together with our community, Legacy of Hope saves lives through organ and tissue donation, honors the legacy and generosity of donors, and supports donor families in their time of need.

Plan to Attend

2026 Celebration of Life Picnic

1,197

People Waiting for a Transplant in Alabama

856

Lives Saved
Last Year

2,216,930

Donor Registrations
in Alabama

1 : 8

One Donor Can Save 8 lives

Donor Families are at the Heart of Legacy of Hope

Our Donor Family Program supports donor families during their grief walk by supplying them with answers to questions about the donor process.

Transplant Recipients

Congratulations on receiving your life-saving gift and second chance at life. Your next chapter is full of possibliites and opportunities.

News and Announcements

Dan Lunn Joins Legacy of Hope as Chief Operating Officer

Legacy of Hope is proud to introduce Dan Lunn as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role he will be responsible for strategic planning and oversight of the organ work system, tissue work system, referral optimization, partner services and family support.

Legacy of Hope Saves More Lives Than Ever in 2023!

Legacy of Hope is proud to share the news that 2023 was another record-breaking year of saving lives! We saved and healed more recipients through organ donation in 2023 than ever! We coordinated 308 organ donors resulting in 856 organs

Team Alabama Wants YOU to Join the 2024 Transplant Games in Birmingham

If you haven’t already heard, the Transplant Life Foundation recently announced that Birmingham will host the 2024 Transplant Games of America. The Games, which will take place July 5-10, 2024, is a national, festival-style, multi-sport event that will bring together nearly 10,000 members of the transplant community.

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Career Opportunities

Legacy of Hope is a department of University of Alabama Health Services Foundation (UAHSF), which plays a vital and visible role in delivering expert care within UAB’s internationally-known academic medical center. UAHSF is known for high-quality patient care and unique compassion, dedication, and excellence of its employees.