ORGAN DONATIONYou can save a life

Prepared by:

A national shortage

Every 13 minutes… Every hour… Everyday…

A person is added to the list

4 more are added 17 lose the fight

Transplants

• Heart

• Intestines

• Liver

• Lung

• Kidney

• Pancreas

• Tissue– cornea, skin, bone marrow, etc.

Living donors

• Between 18-60 years of age

• In good physical condition

• Compatible blood type with recipient

• Consent process

Eligible donors

How to become a donor

1. Document your decision to donate.

2. Inform family members of your wishes.

3. Know your state's laws.

Department of Health and Human Services Donate Life

http://www.organdonor.gov

United Network for Organ Sharing

www.unos.org