Organ Donation Week takes place from 21 to 27 September, encouraging people across the UK to decide about organ donation, record their choice and share it with their family. It highlights the life-saving power of donation.
When is Organ Donation Week?
Organ Donation Week is marked every September (September 21-27). It is one of the many UK awareness days that bring people together around a shared cause — see the full calendar.
Why Organ Donation Week matters
Many people are waiting for a transplant that could transform or save their life, and sharing your decision with loved ones makes all the difference. Talking openly helps more lives be saved. Explore community support volunteering.
How to get involved in Organ Donation Week
There are three simple ways to make Organ Donation Week count:
- Volunteer — support an organ donation charity by helping at awareness events and information stands. Browse opportunities.
- Fundraise — fundraise through a sponsored challenge or community event for transplant patients and their families.
- Raise awareness — register your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register and tell your family your wishes.
Organ Donation Week volunteering opportunities
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Get involved with Organ Donation Week
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Other September Dates
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
1-30
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
1-30
Great British Beach Clean
September 18-27
Heritage Open Days
September 11-20
ICON Week
September 21-25
International Day of Charity
September 5
International Day of Peace
September 21
International Day of Sign Languages
September 23
International Literacy Day
September 8
International Week of Deaf People
September 21-27
Jeans for Genes Day
September 14-20
Know Your Numbers Week
September 7-13
Migraine Awareness Week
September 21-27
National Eye Health Week
September 21-27
National Fitness Day
September 16
Pension Awareness Week
September
Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
September
Recycle Week
September 14-20
Second Hand September
1-30
UK National Inclusion Week
September 14-20
Urology Awareness Month
1-30
World Alzheimer's Day
September 21
World Cleanup Day
September 20
World First Aid Day
September 12
World Heart Day
September 29
World Patient Safety Day
September 17
World's Biggest Coffee Morning
September 25
World Sepsis Day
September 13
World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10
Youth Mental Health Day
September 18
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