Organ, eye, and tissue donors are heroes and are treated as such. The medical professionals who perform the recovery surgeries treat donors with the utmost respect, just like they would for any other patient.

When you register to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor you are making a legal decision and, even after your death, your decision will be honored.

If you register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, your family will NOT have to pay for any medical expenses associated with the donation

Everyone has the potential for donation – the oldest was 92. Almost anyone can be an eye donor. Poor vision, cancer, age, other medical conditions may not prevent eye donation.

Registering to become and organ, eye and tissue donor is simple. You can register online OR you can check the box to register to be a donor when you apply for or renew your driver’s license, state identification card or learner’s permit

Even though more than 120,000 in the US are waiting for a transplant, Recipients are prioritized by need and availability, not social status.