You and $2: New program to help save lives

When Minnesota driver’s license offices open today they’ll offer visitors a new way to support organ, eye and tissue donation thanks to a new progam called “You and $2.” 

The “You and $2″ program allows Minnesotans to contribute $2 toward organ, eye and tissue donation education on their driver’s license or state ID card application.  Money raised will support public education about donation to help Minnesotans make a positive decision about registering to be a donor. Of course, Minnesotans can still register to be a donor on their driver’s license or ID card application and help save up to 60 lives.

That’s the goal, in fact – to increase the number of people who are choosing to register as donors.  The “You and $2″ program is made possible by a bi-partisan bill that passed during the 2011 legislative session and was modeled after similar successful programs in other states that have higher donor registration rates. Although 60% of Minnesota adults are already registered as donors we know we can do more, and that more people registered means more lives saved.

We’re excited to formally launch this program on Thursday with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Look for more information here and on our Donate Life MN Facebook page about the program and its potential to help save lives.

The staff at the driver’s license offices have an incredibly important job as they help register Minnesotans as organ, eye and tissue donors and their commitment runs deep.  Next time you are in a driver’s license office, take a moment to thank a clerk for their role in saving lives through donation. 

Learn more about “You and $2″

Read more about “You and $2″ in the Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, and MinnPost.

Youth Grief Services: support group series coming up

We received a note from Youth Grief Services in Minnesota that their next seven week series of support groups begins Tuesday, February 21st in Burnsville. 

This seven-week series is designed to help children and teens, ages 4 through 18, grieve the death of a loved one.  Parent/adult groups are also offered at the same time in order to provide education and support for the caregivers in the children’s lives.  There is no cost to attend the groups, but pre-registration is required.

Please see this flier for more information and contact Youth Grief Services if you are interested in participating.

Volunteer Training

Join us for a general orientation to our volunteer program, including an overview of LifeSource, the donation and transplant processes, tips on telling your personal story and volunteer opporunities.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

6:00 – 8:00 pm

I Hop Restaurant (meeting room)

2402 6th Ave Aberdeen, SD 57401-6501

RSVP to Jeff Richert at jrichert@life-source.org or 651-603-7863

Volunteer Training

Join us for a general orientation to our volunteer program, including an overview of LifeSource, the donation and transplant processes, tips on telling your personal story and volunteer opporunities.

Monday, March 5, 2012

6:30 – 8:00 pm

University Lutheran Church

2122 University Ave, Grand Forks ND 58203

RSVP to Jeff Richert at jrichert@life-source.org or 651-603-7863