Fun fact: As an organ, eye and tissue donor you can save and heal over 75 lives. There is a new name added to the transplant waiting list every 10 minutes and there are more than 120,000 people in the U.S. waiting for a life-saving transplant.
Check the box as an organ, eye and tissue donor when you visit the DMV or skip the lines and register today.
Check out this compilation of reactions from young people answering frequently asked questions, sharing top stats and facts, and busting many of the myths surrounding donation.
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.
Angel was approached about donation after her husband had a massive heart attack. In her state of shock and grief…she said no. It is a decision she’s regretted and hopes to help others avoid making the same mistake.
Yes! A person becoming an organ donor is incredibly rare. In fact, only about 1% of people who are registered as organ donors can donate after they pass away. Here’s why…
Have you ever wondered how the National Transplant Waiting List works?
We explain the process of identifying transplant recipients with the help of our staff, who do it every day.
Take this quick, easy and fun quiz to test your knowledge and educate yourself on the facts and misconceptions about donation.
Get the facts and steer clear of any misconceptions. Check out these helpful donation FAQs below.
Every individual has the right to sign up to donate their organs, eyes and tissues at the time of their death. Anyone can register. Your age or health does not prevent you from registering. Most health conditions do not prevent donation and age is not a factor – the oldest organ donor was 92. Medical advances now allow people with chronic conditions, cancer, HIV and hepatitis to donate. Don’t rule yourself out – check the box.
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Am I too old to donate?
Am I healthy enough to be a donor?
There is no cost to your family. If you decide to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, your family will NOT have to pay for any medical expenses associated with the donation.
All major religions in the United States support organ, eye and tissue donation and consider it a generous act of caring. Here you will find a list of the major religions practiced in the United States and their position on donation.
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Which religions support organ, eye and tissue donation?
When you register as an organ, eye and tissue donor you are making a legal decision and, even after your death, your decision will be honored. It’s important to talk with your family so they can be prepared to honor your decision at the time of your death.
One person can save and heal up to 75 lives through organ, eye and tissue donation.
When it comes to waiting for an organ transplant, we are all created equal. Wealthy or famous individuals cannot and do not get bumped up higher on the national transplant waiting list. The waiting list is actually a pool of people. Factors such as blood type, body size, location, severity of illness and length of time on the waiting list are used to determine the best candidate for an organ.
These include:
Yes. If you are taken to the hospital after an accident or injury, it is the hospital’s number one priority to save YOUR life. Your status as a donor is not even considered until every effort has been made to try to save your life. To even be considered for donation, a patient must be on a ventilator and either declared brain dead or suffer cardiac death.
At LifeSource, we are the first responders making organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation a reality. We are relentlessly pursuing a day where everyone in need of a life-saving organ transplant, gets one.
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