Can a child be a donor?

Can a child be a donor?

Sue Johnstone (Communications Manager) gives expert video advice on: Can I be a donor if I have an existing medical condition?; Can I be an organ donor if I can't donate blood?; Can a child be a donor? and more...

There is no upper or lower age limit for organ donation for transplantation. We do have children waiting for organs. We've had a child of 2 months old with a heart that had to come from a donor. Thankfully the family at the time of their bereavement have thought about others and have actually donated the organs.