1. LIFESAVERS: COVERING ORGAN DONATION IN HEALTHY LIVING CLASSROOMS

2. DonateLifeNC.org Our mission is to inspire more North Carolinians to register as organ, eye and tissue donors DMV – driver’s license Teen Outreach – Drivers Ed and Healthful Living Website and Online Registry Management Public Outreach

3. Top 2 Ways Health Students can be LifeSavers Adopt healthy lifestyle habits- and encourage friends and family to do the same Learn about organ donation and how to be a registered donor

4. Objectives Understand the Basics of Organ DonationUnderstand the NC Donor Registry and How to Register Share Importance of Follow-Up with Family Introduce the Curriculum and Tools

5. Ray of Hope Video

6. Transplant Recipient Crystal Sharpe

7. Curriculum Materials Students will: Understand the basics of the donation and the opportunity to save lives Understand how to register and the legal decision they are making Share their decision with family members Summarize procedures for organ donation, state and local resources, and benefits 9.PCH. 1.2 Healthful Living Standards

8. What’s in the curriculum packet? Lesson Plan Understanding Donation Handouts Stories of Hope DVD & Discussion Question Guide Quiz Share Your Decision Homework Assignment Share Your Decision Homework Assignment

9. Lesson Plan Provides suggestions for how to use each item and uses the following structure: Time Frame: Variable 15 to 45 minutes based on activities selected

10. DVD & Discussion Guide Stories of Hope DVD: ESPN’s Ray of Hope (15 min.) CBS’ Jason Ray Story (6 min.) CBS’ Chris Henry Story (8 min.) Samantha’s Story (4 min.)

11. Understanding Donation Handout Describes donation & what can be transplanted Facts about donation NC Donor Registry and how to register Set of 40 Reusable Handouts Provided

12. Handout (continued) Shows organs & tissues commonly transplanted Describes difference between living & deceased donation Up to 50 people’s lives can be saved/improved by one donor! 3,500 people waiting in NC

13. What is the NC Donor Registry? At 16, DMV License Examiner will ask you if you would like to be an organ donor. If you say, “Yes,” a is added to your driver’s license Joining the registry is a legal decision. Once you turn 18, your decision may not be overturned by others. Making the decision yourself relieves your family from having to make this decision. Please share your decision with your family!

14. Quick Facts Saying “yes” to donation will not affect your medical care.

15. Quick Facts People of all ages and medical histories can join the registry!

16. Quick Facts There is no cost to the donor or their family for donation.

17. Quick Facts When minorities register as donors, it increases the likelihood that good matches can be found for minority patients.

18. Quick Facts All major religions support organ donation or view it as an individual’s decision.

19. Quick Facts An open casket funeral is possible - the body is treated with care, respect and dignity.

20. Quick Facts Organ distribution system is based on: blood type time on the waiting list geographical location severity of illness/other medical criteria Factors such as race, gender, income, or celebrity status are never considered.

21. Quiz & Answer Key Short, 8 question quiz Answer Key is provided on the back

22. Share Your Decision Assignment to prompt conversations with families Consider offering extra credit for completed assignments Should be returned with parent signature

23. Thank You! Thank you for taking time to learn about donation.

24. Inspiring donors through social media Facebook.com/DonateLifeNC @DonateLifeNC on Twitter LinkedIn for professional content: www.linkedin.com/company /donate-life-north-carolina Donation Corps Blog: DonateLifeNC.org/blog

25. A Nationwide Movement

26. For more information or to help with customizing our curriculum for Healthful Living classes: DonateLifeNC.org facebook.com/DonateLifeNC Follow @DonateLifeNC on Twitter Sharon Hirsch, Executive Director, shirsch@donatelifenc.org