Give the Gift of Life: Become An Organ Donor
(A Resource of the Diabetes Prevention Program)
The Gift of Life:
Organ Donation and Transplant
Organ Donation and Transplant Facts
“By donating organs
that
we no longer need,
we’re
providing healing
power
and healing energy
to those
members in our
community
who
otherwise
might not be
able to live
and lead
normal lives.”
—Don Warne, MD
- A single donor can help more than 50 people. In
addition to kidneys, you can donate:
- Heart
- Pancreas
- Skin
- Heart valves
- Lungs
- Liver
- Tendons
- Intestines
- Corneas
- Bone
- You may specify the organs and tissues that you would like to donate.
- Nearly anyone can be an organ or tissue donor.
- Donation costs nothing to the donor’s family or estate.
The MOST IMPORTANT PART of deciding to be a donor is to SHARE YOUR DECISION WITH YOUR FAMILY.
Sharing your decision to be a donor now will prevent confusion or uncertainty about your wishes at the time of your death.
Complete and give to your family:
Dear _______________________________________________________
I would like to be an organ and tissue donor. I want you to know my decision because you will be consulted before donation can take place. I wish to donate the following:
any needed organs and tissue only the following organs and tissues:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for honoring my commitment to be an
organ and tissue donor.
Donor Signature Date
Complete and keep in your wallet:
any needed organs and tissue
only the following organs and tissues: __________________________________________________
Donor Signature______________________ Date___________
Witness____________________________________________
Witness____________________________________________
Organ Donation and Transplant:
You Can Make
A Difference
“Since my transplant, I have a fuller life. I can go
back to work. I can support my family. My life
since the transplant is a whole lot better.”
—CORNELIUS ENOS
Kidney Recipient
Gila River Indian Community
“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the new kidney
I got.”
—SIMON VAVAGES
Kidney Recipient
Ak-Chin Indian Community
“I would like to say to any of the donors, that, you
know, you’re never forgotten... “
—ETHELEEN OSIF
Kidney Recipient
Salt River Indian Community
Page last updated: November 14, 2011
