Inspired by the opening credits to HBO's Westworld, the TVASurg production team wanted to make something special for our 2017 annual animation production. Working with transplant surgeons and medical researchers, we've gained insights into both the incredible advances in medical technology, simultaneously tempered with the realities of the challenges to implementing promising new research.

While numerous institutions are pursuing the potential of regenerating human organs in the lab, right now there are countless individuals on organ transplant waiting lists that can't wait for these advances. For many, organ donation is their only option. In this animation short, we wanted to pay our respects to the generous organ donors who give the gift of life.