Many a time, we celebrate the remarkable stories of survival and revival that organ transplants bring to life. Yet, the intricate mechanisms and the dedicated entities working tirelessly behind each story often remain in the backdrop. One such unsung hero in the organ transplantation saga is the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). As someone intimately familiar with the transplant process, I believe it's essential to shine a light on OPOs and the work that I do as a part-time associate medical director for an OPO in California.