This document discusses organ donation statistics and information in Kentucky. As of November 2009, over 105,000 people were on the waiting list for organ transplants in the US while only about 19,000 transplants occurred between January and August of that year. Anyone over 18 can be an organ donor in the US with parental consent required for minors. Organs and tissues that can be donated include kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, intestines, corneas, skin, bones and more. The document provides information on how to register as an organ donor and resources for researching the topic.