National Donor Sabbath

November Marks National Donor Sabbath

National Donor Sabbath marks a special time across the country when clergy and their congregation unite to increase awareness of the critical need for organ and tissue donation.

Although November 9–11 marks the official weekend of National Donor Sabbath, we encourage its observance throughout the entire month of November. Many faith leaders will participate in services and programs to increase awareness of donation and engage in discussions about the ability of human beings to save lives.

Most religions in the United States either officially support organ and tissue donation or support the individual choices of their members; donation is viewed as an act of compassion and generosity. Temples, churches, mosques, and other places of worship that observe the National Donor Sabbath do so each in their own fashion.