3. It’s free.
Many people are under the misconception that they will be charged for their donation, but that simply isn’t true! Registering as an organ, eye or issue donor doesn’t cost a thing. Likewise, the organ donor’s family is never charged for donating. The family is charged for the cost of all final efforts to save your life, and those costs are sometimes misinterpreted as costs related to organ donation. Costs for organ removal go to the transplant recipient.
4. There’s life after death.
If the thought of giving away one of your organs while you’re still alive scares you, you’re not alone, but just know that there are other options. Though it’s a subject no one likes talking about, you can agree to organ donation after you die. You could save up to eight lives with a donated organ and potentially change more than 100 lives if you donate tissue. It’s truly the gift that keeps on giving!
5. It’s rewarding.
When you do good, you feel good, right? Imagine what a wonderful feeling it must be to give the gift of life.
To register as an organ, eye or tissue donor in your state, click here.