April is National Donate Life Month

Every April, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourages Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and honors those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.

Organ Donation: Fast Facts

  • No one is too old to be an organ donor
  • All major religions in the U.S. support organ donation
  • Doctors work just as hard to save the lives of registered donors
  • Organ donation does not cost the donor family anything
  • Organ donation can give solace to a family experiencing grief and pain

Organs and tissues that can be transplanted:

  • Heart
  • Lungs (x2)
  • Liver
  • Kidneys (x2)
  • Pancreas
  • Skin
  • Bones
  • Tendons
  • Heart valves
  • Femoral veins
  • Intestines
  • Corneas
  • Saphenous veins
  • Faces, hands, and arms

Become a donor today. Visit donatelifeky.org. When asked what influenced your decision, select a Med Center Health facility.

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