Center for Organ Recovery Education

The Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is a not-for-profit organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As one of 56 federally designated organ procurement organizations (OPOs) in the United States, CORE is dedicated to facilitating organ, tissue, and cornea donation for transplantation. With a staff of 156 employees, CORE generates approximately $16.1 million in annual revenue. CORE works closely with donor families and healthcare professionals to coordinate the surgical recovery of organs, tissues, and corneas. They also utilize a computerized matching system to connect donated organs with recipients and ensure the placement of corneas. CORE's service area covers 155 hospitals and nearly 6 million people across western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Chemung County, New York. CORE is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive support throughout the organ donation process. They strive to educate the public about the importance of organ donation and to empower families to make informed decisions. For more information about CORE and its mission, please visit their website at www.core.org or call 1-800-DONORS-7.