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donors
1
someone or something that gives money, clothes, etc. to a charity for free
- The hospital honored its largest donor for contributing funds to build a new pediatric wing.
- Each donor received a thank-you letter for their generous contributions to the food bank.
- The charity organized a special event to recognize its long-term donor for years of support.
- She became a regular donor to the animal shelter, providing monthly financial assistance.
- The museum’s new exhibit was made possible by a substantial donation from a private donor.
2
(medicine) someone who provides biological materials for transplantation or medical procedures
A donor is a person who gives an organ, tissue, or blood to another person in need, such as those undergoing transplants or needing blood transfers. This can include living donors, who give a part of their organ or tissue while they are alive, or dead donors, who provide organs or tissues after they have died. Donors have a crucial role in treatments and transplants that can save lives or improve health.
- My cousin became a kidney donor to help her brother.
- The blood bank relies on regular donors for lifesaving transfusions.
- Dad signed up to be an organ donor on his driver's license.
- She decided to be a tissue donor to assist with medical research.
- My neighbor became a plasma donor to aid in medical treatments.