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 indicates your wish to give the gift of life to others at the end of your life.
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 indicates your wish to give the gift of life to others at the end of your life.
My name is Susan Karnitz and as a registered nurse, I’ve always been interested in donation. I have seen families of both recipients and donors find hope through donation.
Sports Injuries are very common and often result in surgical repair using donated tissue to improve the patient’s condition, ultimately improving their way of life.
A family shares the experience of losing a sister, wife, mother and friend; and the pride in knowing her legacy of saving lives.
The DRAI is a tool to document accurate information regarding a potential donor’s general health history. The DRAI is only one step in the processes used to ensure the safety of organs and tissues for transplantation, but it is an extremely important step.
Apr 15
A Midwest Event for Everyone
Back in person in 2023! Please join LifeSource for our annual Donate Life Day Celebration as we recognize and honor ambassadors, partners and community members who have helped further our lifesaving mission.
Apr 1-30
A National Event for Everyone
National Donate Life Month is a time set aside to honor the generous gifts of organ, eye and tissue donation. It’s also the perfect time to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
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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