- You have the power to save 8 lives through organ donation and heal 125 more through tissue donation.
- Saying “yes” to saving lives takes less than two minutes, and it means the world to countless people.
- After registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor, please inform your loved ones of your donation decision.
- You have the power to save 8 lives through organ donation and heal 125 more through tissue donation.
- Saying “yes” to saving lives takes less than two minutes, and it means the world to countless people.
- After registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor, please inform your loved ones of your donation decision.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, a time for Life Connection of Ohio to spread the word – especially in communities of color – that everyone has the power to Donate Life!
Organ donation and transplantation – Communities of color
Comprise 60% of people currently on the national transplant waiting list
Comprised 30% of organ donor heroes in 2021
Comprised 47% of organ transplant recipients in 2021
Organ donation and transplantation – African Americans
Comprise 28% of people currently on the national transplant waiting list
Comprised 13% of organ donor heroes in 2021
Comprised 23% of organ transplant recipients in 2021
Organ donation and transplantation – Hispanics/Latinos
Comprise 21% of people currently on the national transplant waiting list
Comprised 15% of organ donor heroes in 2021
Comprised 18% of organ transplant recipients in 2021
Organ donation and transplantation – Asian/Pacific Islanders
Comprise 9% of people currently on the national transplant waiting list
Comprised 3% of organ donor heroes in 2021
Comprised 6% of organ transplant recipients in 2021
Education and myth-busting is crucial to understanding the truth about organ, eye and tissue donation. Visit our FAQs to learn more.
Everyone has the power to say “yes” to saving eight lives through organ donation and healing 125 more through tissue donation.