What is organ donation and the process Effects of the waiting list and donations What is a live donor vs. a dead donor? Common myths Personal interview How you can help! Sources One dead donor can save up to eight lives! And there is more to it! A name is added to the transplant waiting list every 9 minutes. Around 16 people die every day from not having enough organs to transplant. 1 dead donor can save or enhance more than 75 lives through tissue donation.