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Give Life, Become an Organ Donor COMMS 1010: Catherine Milenius

Give Life, Become an Organ Donor

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Give Life, Become an Organ Donor

COMMS 1010: Catherine Milenius

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Save Lives

Many people die waiting for transplantOne donor can save eight lives

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Almost Anyone Can Do It

Age is not a requirementRace/Ethnicity not a deterrent Regardless of previous health history

Only viable organs will be taken

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No Cost to Donor or Family

Your family will never be charged

No extra bills associated with donation

The organ recipient covers all costs

Generally by insurance

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How to become a registered donor?You can register at your local DMV

When you renew your license Or online at donatelife.net

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References

"Consumer Health." Organ Donation: Don't Let These Myths Confuse You. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2016. <http://www.mayoclinic.org/

"Facts about Organ Donation." UNOS. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2016. <https://www.unos.org/donation/facts/>.

"Top 5 Reasons You SHOULD Register to Be an Organ and Tissue Donor." Donate Life NC. N.p., 21 May 2013. Web. 15 Apr. 2016. <https://www.donatelifenc.org/content/top-5-reasons-you-should-register-be-organ-and-tissue-donor>.