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Organ Donation
More than 112,000 people are waiting for organ transplant in the U.S. and every 10 minutes another person is added to the national waiting list.
Unfortunately, many never get the call saying that a suitable donor organ — and a second chance at life — has been found. It's estimated that 22 people die each day in U.S. because the organ they need is not donated in time.
By donating your organs after you die, you can save or heal more than 75 lives. Many families say that knowing their loved one helped save other lives helped them cope with their loss.
Becoming an organ donor is easy. You can indicate that you want to be a donor in the following ways:
- Register with your state's donor registry. Most states have online registries or you can register at donatelife.net.
- Designate your choice on your driver's license. Do this when you obtain or renew your license.
- Tell your family. Make sure your family knows your wishes regarding donation.
- Register your decision at RegisterMe.org
- Learn more at DonateLife.net