The Gift of Giving LifeLydia Hall

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As of 11/23/2009

Candidates on waiting list : 105,081

January – August 2009 : 19,114 Transplants

Donors : 9,754

Kentucky currently has 740 waiting

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Donors

Anyone over the age of eighteen

Anyone under the age of eighteen (parental consent required)

Anyone can donate regardless of age, ethnic background, or medical history as long as there is no outstanding disease such as HIV.

Kidneys

Heart

Lungs

Liver

Pancreas

Intestines

Tissue ( corneas, middle ear, skin, heart valves, bones, veins, cartilage, tendons and ligaments)

You have the option as to what you want to donate. The medical professionals upon your death will evaluate if your organs or tissue can be used.

There is a Family notification card you can fill out so upon your death , you will have final say so as to all organs and tissue or you choose which to donate.

There are numerous ways to research your thought to becoming a donor or to assist in making a decision that is right for you.

www.organdonor.gov

www.donatelife.net

www.hrsa.gov

These are just a few of the web sites that are available to help you make an informed decision.

Tell your immediate family of your wishes.

Inform your Doctor

Make a living will

Kentucky does not require family consent to donate,(unless under age 18 ) but if you keep your family informed there will be less confusion or delay.

Your Circuit Court Clerks office when you renew your Driver license.

Sign up by visiting : www.donatelifeky.org

Fill out a Donor card.

Think of the many lives you could help by donating an organ,, not just the recipient ,, But an entire family !!

It could very well be your family’s life that you may some day save if you so

choose to become an organ or tissue donor.

Your Life Your Decision,,,, Pass It On