Donate Life: Sign Up as an Organ, Eye, or Tissue Donor

Otmane El Rhazi from USA.gov.

What if you could save the lives of up to 8 people?

Every year thousands of people receive the gift of life when they get a life-saving transplant such as a kidney, a liver, or intestines. Most organs for transplants come from deceased donors. Did you know that…

• 123,318 people are waiting for an organ
• 21 people will die each day waiting for one
• 1 organ donor can save up to 8 lives

Check out this animated video which explains the transplant waiting, list, how to become a donor, the process of organ matches, and how to sign up in your state. You can also find more information on www.organdonor.gov.