• Virtually anyone, regardless of age or previous illness, can be a potential donor. 

• One organ and tissue donor can potentially benefit 50 people. 

• In 2006, more than 50,000 Americans (1,000 of whom live Florida, 900 in Georgia, and more than 200 in Puerto Rico) are awaiting life-saving organ transplants. 

• Donation is not disfiguring and will not alter funeral arrangements. 

• All major religions approve of organ and tissue donation and consider it an act of charity. 

• No costs are incurred by the donor family for organ and tissue donation. 

• Talk to your family and friends about your decision to donate.  The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act of 1969 gives you the legal right to sign a donor card specifying your wish to donate organs or tissues upon your death. 

• If you decide to be a donor, complete and sign a Donor Card in the presence of two witnesses… preferably, your next-of-kin.  Persons under 18 years of age must have parental or guardian consent.  Call LifeLink for donor cards and other information. 

• Carry your donor card at all times. 

• On your driver’s license, state that you are an organ donor. 

To learn more about donation and transplantation contact LifeLink: