Each organ and tissue donor saves or improves the lives of as many as 50 people. Giving the "Gift of Life" may lighten the grief of the donor's own family. Many donor families say that knowing other lives have been saved helps them cope with their tragic loss.

Get Started

• Register with your state donor registry, if available.
• Designate your decision on your driver’s license.
• Sign a donor card and carry it with you.
  • Download a page of eight donor cards that you may print and sign.
  • Order a free  donor card that will be mailed to you.
• Talk to your Family. To help your family understand and carry out your wishes, sit down with your loved ones and tell them about your decision to be an organ and tissue donor. They can serve as your advocate and may be asked to give consent for donation or provide information to the transplant team. 

To learn more visit www.organdonor.gov