1. Organ Donation/Transplantation Facts
118,262 + on waiting list 33,611 transplanted in 2016
22 People Die Everyday Because Organs Are Not Received
1 Donor can save 8 people’s lives with organ donation and change up to people’s lives through tissue donation
Transplanted From Deceased Donors
(Organs)
Heart
Liver
Lungs
Kidney
Pancreas
Intestines
(Tissue)
Bone
Tendons
Ligaments
Skin
Heart valves
Corneas (eyes)
Transplanted From
Live Donors
(Organs)
Kidney
Part of the liver
Lung and pancreas done on limited basis
(Tissue)
Blood
Bone Marrow
Sign up to be an Organ Donor
Under 16 years old - parents will make decision - let them know your intentions, so they can carry them out your wishes
16 and Over –Make decision when obtaining your permit, renewing/updating your license, register on the DMV Donor Registry (DMV.ORG) or during voter registration.
Organ Donation Myths
Doctors/paramedics won’t try to save your life if they know you’re an organ donor
It’s against your religion
You can’t have a normal funeral
Long Island Transplant Recipients International Organization
Tel. (516) 620 – Website: LITRIO.org