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The Gift of Life

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Organ and tissue donation has become a medical necessity to save lives of those with terminal illnesses or organ failure, and to prolong life and sustainability of those in need of a transplant.

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Organ transplantation and tissue donation provide
a second chance at life for thousands of people each year.

FACTS

  • 121,011 people need a lifesaving organ transplant
  • Every 10 minutes, someone is added to the National transplant list
  • 22 people die each day while waiting for a transplant
  • 1 organ can save 8 lives
  • The gap between supply and demand continues to widen
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BECOME A DONOR TODAY

  • Register
  • Inform others
  • Get involved
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