Become an everyday hero by becoming a donor.
A choice that echoes with the power to save lives
and leave a legacy of hope.
Register now to become a heart
valve donor.
Introducing the world’s leading organ donation
and health education programme for kids aged 5 – 11,
and best of all, it’s free!
Your hip replacement can also help
someone else.
We invite you to honour the generosity of our donors
by sharing a heartfelt story.
Become an everyday hero by becoming a donor. A choice that echoes with the power to save lives and leave a legacy of hope.
Register now to become a heart valve donor.
Introducing the world’s leading organ donation and health education programme for kids aged 5 – 11, and best of all, it’s free!
Your hip replacement can also help someone else.
We invite you to honour the generosity of our donors by sharing a heartfelt story.
Tissue donations can improve
lives
Vitanova
You’ve got what it takes to be a hero!
What is Tissue Donation?
Tissue donation refers to the voluntary donation of human tissue after death. In South Africa, bone, corneas, heart valves and skin can be donated when you pass away. Consent for donation must be obtained from the next of kin.
There is no cost involved and donation doesn’t affect cremation or funeral arrangements.
How can tissue donation help others?
Bone
Bone
Donated bone can prevent amputation, restore mobility and decrease pain.
Cornea
Cornea
Donated corneas can replace diseased corneas, restore vision and prevent blindness.
Heart valves
Heart valves
Donated heart valves can save a life by improving heart function.
Skin
Skin
Donated skin can save a life. It’s used to help burn victims, and can prevent infection, promote healing and reduce scarring.
Out and about
Vitanova St Francis Of Assisi Anglican Church Ravensmead
Team members from Vitanova attended the Organ & Tissue Donor Tribute event in Cape Town on Sunday, 25 August 2024, hosted by the Tygerberg Transplant…
Vitanova at KZN Botanical Gardens
On 17 August 2024, Helena Heystek from Vitanova, together with the Organ Donor Foundation of SA and KwaZulu-Natal Eye Bank, attended the Donor Tribute Event…
Zenobia finds her purpose
Zenobia October, Donor Coordinator at Vitanova, may have had quite a different image in her head when she started her career at the tissue bank,…
Truly man’s best friend
On 24 April 2024, we celebrate International Guide Dog Day to honour all medical service dogs that make life safer and better for people with disabilities, impairments…
World Health Day 2024: My health, my right.
On the 7th of April 2024, we celebrated World Health Day, a day the World Health Organisation (WHO) commemorates every year, to highlight global health…
Seeing the world through Debbie’s eyes
Meet Debbie Cragg. Now in her mid 50’s, Debbie has a bubbly artistic personality and is an avid adventure seeker. Born and raised in Three…
Brown, blue or green
Eyes are the windows to the soul and sight is our most precious sense. Our eyes are distinctive features and often used when we describe…
Vitanova – Gift of Life Podcast
This Organ Donor Month, we bring you A Gift of Life, a podcast series taking an in-depth look at the organ and tissue donor landscape in South Africa,…
2023 Tissue Donor Tribute Day – St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town
The Vitanova team hosted the 2023 Organ and Tissue Donor Tribute at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town on Sunday, 6 August. It was our privilege…
I can(’t) see clearly now the rain has gone…
What does ‘seeing’ look like to someone who is visually impaired? Our world is made up of colours and shapes and we rely on sight…
Every hero starts with one decision.
Say yes to organ and tissue donation – because everyone deserves a second chance.