You Can Save a Life
Become an Organ Donor
Did you know?
– About 123,000 people are waiting for an organ donation
– 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives
– 18 people die each day while for a transplant
– Organs and tissues from 1 donor can benefit 50 people
– Living donors can donate a kidney; parts of liver, lung, pancreas, intestine
It All Starts With You
– Register to be an organ donor
– Talk about your decision to friends and family
– Include donation in your advance directives, will, and living will
– Support local organizations and events
– Share your story or someone you know
Visit www.organdonorawareness.org
Raising awareness and promoting information about the need for organ and tissue donors and donor card registration
