| DONATE LIFE |
This page is devoted to providing information and resources on organ donation and transplantation issues and to promote organ and tissue donation awareness.
There is a critical organ shortage: despite continuing advances in medicine and technology, the demand for organs drastically exceeds the number of organ donors. Each day about 63 people receive an organ transplant, but another 16 people on the waiting list die because not enough organs are available.
You can make the difference in someone's life by helping to increase organ donation. Be an organ and tissue donor. You could save or enhance the lives of more than 50 people! |
| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
Q: How serious is the organ shortage?
A: Over 80,000 Americans are waiting to receive lifesaving organ transplants. A new name is added to the national waiting list every 16 minutes. Unfortunately, 16 people die each day waiting for an organ.
Q: How do I become an organ donor?
A: Fill out an organ/tissue donor registration card available online for your state or indicate your wishes on the back of your Driver's License in states where this option is available. It is very important to tell your family your wishes. [More] |
