The Importance of Organ Donation: Presentation for Scouts (Alabama Version)

The “regular” BSA Donor Awareness Patch Worn on the right pocket of the uniform as a temporary insignia No formal requirements for these patches Requirements established by each Unit

The “regular” BSA Donor Awareness Patch Usually awarded to a Scout the first time he successfully has someone else agree to: become an organ donor fill out Organ Donor Card carry an Organ Donor Card

The “regular” BSA Donor Awareness Patch Typically awarded only once Scouts should speak with their Unit’s leadership if they want to earn the “regular” BSA Donor Awareness Patch

The “regular” BSA Donor Awareness Patch Began in 1986 as a Presidential Good Turn to educate Americans about the importance of organ and tissue donation Initially saw success, but in recent years has not seen much active promotion

Meet Charlie Walker

Who was Charlie Walker? A Scout who passed away while awaiting a lung transplant Was able to donate several of his organs so other people could lead healthy lives

took note of Charlie’s selflessness and Members of the Order of the Arrow (Aracoma Lodge) took note of Charlie’s selflessness and decided it would be a fitting tribute to name an organ donor awareness program after him.

The Charlie Walker Organ Donor Awareness Program Builds on the BSA’s existing Program But is separate from it

The Award Round, 4” patch Can be earned by anyone who is registered anywhere, in any branch, of the Boy Scouts of America

The Award Individually numbered Free to the participant, with administrative costs covered by the program One additional patch may be purchased by completing requirements 1 and 3 twice.

Requirements to earn the Award 1. Make an approved presentation to a group about the importance of organ donation. For project approval e-mail it to: cwalkerdonor@gmail.com Permission has been granted to use this presentation for scouting groups

Requirements to earn the Award 2. Officially register as an organ donor. In Alabama, this is done through the Alabama Legacy Organ and Tissue Donor Registry: www.legacyalabama.org by mail Or when you apply for a Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit.

Special instructions allowed for Scouts under 15 years of age With parental/guardian approval, you may instead include a statement that you intend to sign up as an organ donor when you apply for your Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License. Submit a statement signed by your parent or guardian showing you have had a family discussion about your desire to be an organ donor.

Requirements to earn the Award 3. Lead someone else to register officially as an organ donor. In Alabama, this is done through the Alabama Legacy Organ and Tissue Donor Registry: www.legacyalabama.org By mail Or when they apply for or renew a Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit.

Watch a 30 second video http://alabamaorgancenter.org/donor1.php

Please Promote Donor Awareness by Registering as an organ donor Discussing your decision with your family Leading others to register as an organ donor

Please Promote Donor Awareness by Making an approved presentation to a group about the importance of organ donation. Encouraging Scouts to earn the Charlie Walker Organ Donor Awareness Award Wearing the Charlie Walker Organ Donor Awareness Award

You may be a life saver! Or two Or 5 Or 8 Thank You! You may be a life saver! Or two Or 5 Or 8

Suggested statements I have made an approved presentation about the importance of organ donation to the following group(s) on these dates: I have officially registered as an organ donor I have led the following person(s) to agree to be an organ donor

Additional Sample Statements allowed for scouts under 15 years I have discussed with my family my desire to be an organ donor. I intend to sign up as an organ donor when I apply for my Learner’s Permit or Driver’s License.

Resources for presentations to those of Cub Scout age http://www.giftoflifemichigan.org/community-partners/education/elementary-resources.htm Resources for presentations to those of Boy Scout age http://www.organdonor.gov/student/

For copies of the Alabama Organ Centers videos Daleney’s and Josh’s stories: http://alabamaorgancenter.org/donor1.php Recipients’ stories: http://alabamaorgancenter.org/rec.php For the DVD, contact Ann Rayburn at 205-731-9200 or 1-800-252-3677