The Legal (and Practical) Reasons to Register as an Organ Donor
Organ donation is a generous, selfless gift. Choosing to register as an organ donor is a legal decision, like a will or advanced directive.
The donor’s legacy lives on when someone gets a second chance at life. At LifeSource, we are the first responders making organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation a reality.
We receive the call about a potential donor, meet with grieving families to discuss donation, then transport organ donations to those desperately awaiting the transplant.
The organ donation process has been described as symphony; it takes many people working in concert to make the complex process happen.
Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) are the vital bridge between donors, their families and potential recipients.
At LifeSource, we have a clear purpose – to inspire the public to register and work with all of our partners to support donor families, manage the donation process, transport the gifts to the transplant center and lead our communities towards a culture of donation.
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Organ donation is a generous, selfless gift. Choosing to register as an organ donor is a legal decision, like a will or advanced directive.
Even in a time of change in our organization and in the healthcare world – we saw growth as we continued to provide compassionate, people-focused care.
Applying for your fishing license?
Check the box to register as a donor when you apply online.
In December 2019, The Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) issued new performance metrics for organ procurement organizations (OPOs), like LifeSource. The intent is to assess performance and drive improvement.
What religions prohibit organ donation? None.
All major religions in the United States support donation and consider it a generous act of caring.
Jul 21
A Midwest Event for Everyone
Join LifeSource, the National Kidney Foundation and the Minnesota Twins as we celebrate organ donors and their families, while raising awareness about kidney disease and organ donation!
Aug 12
A Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Event for Donor Families
Please join us as we unveil the newest names added to our Memorial Wall and Garden Bench dedications at our Minneapolis headquarters. More details coming soon.
As a part of the Donate Life network, our Check the Box public awareness campaign aims to inspire registration and remove misconceptions by sharing a simple message: anyone can register as a donor – a decision that saves lives.
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