CURRENTLY…-Over 123,000 people are on

the waiting list from an

organ transplant.

-On average, 21 people die

everyday waiting for a

transplant

www.organdonor.gov

WHAT IS AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT?

An organ transplant is an operation that places a

healthy organ from one person into the body of

another. The organ can come from someone who

has signed the state's donor registry prior to

passing away or told his/her family of their wishes

to become a donor.

WHY ARE WE DISCUSSING THIS TODAY?

On the New Jersey Auto Driver’s

License there is a box for Organ

Donor. Many people are unaware of

the importance this box holds.

WHY BE AN ORGAN DONOR?

Last year, organ

donors allowed

for over 28,000

transplants to

occur.

Additionally, over

one million tissue

transplants took

place.

www.donatelife.net

CHOOSE YES!

Organ Donation is a great choice for

you to consider! It is very important

to be educated when making your

decision to be, or not to be, an organ

donor!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ffzs-

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FACTS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION!

There is no cost for you or your family if

you choose to become an organ donor.

Anyone, with any background, can choose

to be an organ donor.

If you are ill, the hospital's first priority will

always be to save you, even if you choose

be an Organ Donor.

www.transplant.org

www.organdonor.gov

HOW YOU CAN HELP!1) Make your decision. Consider personal

values and beliefs while deciding if Organ

Donation is right for you.

2) Check the "Organ Donor" box off on your

driver's license when you turn 18 and get

your basic driver’s license.

-You can register online or at a local DMV.

-To register in person you need to provide

your typical 6 points of identification as

you would present at any license renewal.

A list of valid points can be found at

dmv.org.

If 10 people in this classroom checked yes...

- We have the possibility of saving 80 lives from

Organ Donation.

- We can save up to 1,000 lives from Tissue

Donation.

If 100 people in this school checked yes…

- We can possibly save 800 lives from Organ

Donation.

- We can save up to 10,000 lives from Tissue

Donation.

The possibilities are endless…

..all you have to do is check yes!

THE IMPACT ONE DECISION CAN MAKE…

As you watch this short video reflect on

what you have learned. Think about your

personal decision when checking off the

organ donor box. Consider the impact

Erika left on the world by checking the

box. Remember, this was her choice and

your choice is based off your own

values.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR8vy

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BECOMING AN ORGAN

DONOR MIGHT NOT BE FOR

YOU, BUT THAT IS OKAY!

YOU CAN STILL HELP!

HOW YOU CAN ALTERNATIVELY HELP!

Discuss with family and friends. Someone else may be interested.

Opportunities can come from anywhere. Never ignore a chance to learn or teach about organ donation

Never think it’s too late. (It’s a lifelong decision.)

Always promote awareness.

Think about creative ways to help those in need of organs.

Encourage your friends and family to look into Organ Donation.

LEARN MORE!

Take what you have learned today outside

of the classroom! Talk to your family about

their thoughts on Organ Donations. Share

your views so they know what you plan to

do on your driver’s license. Lastly, go out

and make a difference! Whether you check

yes or no, you can still work to raise the

number of organ donors and the lives of

those waiting for an organ!

ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM RESOURCES

Sharing Network

http://www.njsharingnetwork.org

New Jersey DMV

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/organ_donor.htm

U.S. Government Organ Donor Information

http://www.organdonor.gov/index.html

Facts and Myths

http://www.americantransplantfoundation.org/about-transplant/facts-and-myths/