Your Donation Saves Lives
More donor diversity increases access to lifesaving organs
By committing to organ, eye and tissue donation, you are making a commitment to life. The chance of long-term survival can be improved if the donor and recipient have closely matched genetic backgrounds. And with over 60% of people on the national transplant waiting list representing multicultural communities, including African Americans, you can help meet that need.
Deborah’s Story
The Facts
Black people are 3 times more likely to need a lifesaving transplant than another ethnicity
More diversity in the donor population can lead to increased access to lifesaving organs
Diabetes and high blood pressure put Black communities at higher risk for organ failure
Make A Commitment to Life
Make a commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation today. Your donation will help save lives and decrease disparities.
Register today!
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering to become an organ, eye and tissue donor is simple. You can say “yes” when getting your driver’s license or state ID at the BMV, online or by completing and returning an enrollment form. Please share your donation decision with your family.
You can also change your registration anytime by going online.
Hospitals cannot check to see if you are a registered donor; only an organ procurement organization, like Lifeline of Ohio, can.
If you are taken to the hospital after an accident or injury, the hospital’s number one priority is saving your life.
In many cases, those with a history of cancer, chronic disease or illness may still be able to donate organs or tissues. We ask you to register as a donor and not rule yourself out. Clinical professionals from Lifeline of Ohio will determine what can potentially be donated after your death.
No! The donor’s family does not pay for anything in the organ, eye and/or tissue donation process.
All major religions in the United States support donation and consider it a generous last act of caring. Read your religion’s statement on donation.
Yes! Race and gender are not factors considered in the matching process.