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Be an organ, eye and tissue donor. Live life. Give life. Make the decision. Be an organ, eye and tissue donor.

Who is LifeShare of Oklahoma? We are a private, not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization certified and designated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the organization dedicated to recovering organs and tissue for transplantation in all 77 counties of the state of Oklahoma. OPO refers to Organ Procurement Organization.

OU Memorial Stadium Holds 88,000 National Transplant Waiting List 114,000

689 Oklahomans are on the waiting list.

waiting for a transplant. Every day in the U.S. … on average, 22 people die waiting for a transplant.

Every 10 minutes someone is added to the National Transplant Waiting List.

The Truth About Donation If you are sick or injured and admitted to the hospital, the number one priority is to save your life. Organ donation can only be considered after brain death has been declared by a physician.

The Truth About Donation All major organized religions approve of organ and tissue donation and consider it an act of charity.

The Truth About Donation Donation does not change the appearance of the body for the funeral service. An open casket service is still a viable option after donation.

The Truth About Donation Donation does not cost the family of the donor anything. LifeShare of Oklahoma pays for all procedures, tests or evaluations needed for donation. Funeral costs remain the responsibility of the family.

Making the Decision Anyone under 18 can register their INTENT to become a donor. However, it is important to talk to your family and share your decision to Donate Life. Until you turn 18 your parents will have to give their CONSENT for you to donate. Once you are 18 it will be your decision only.

Making the Decision to be a Donor Register at the Tag Agency when you get your license or state ID card Visit www.LifeShareRegistry.org Call 1-800-826-LIFE and request a donor registration card

Transplantable Organs and Tissue HEART CORNEA LUNGS TENDONS VALVES LIVER KIDNEYS VEINS INTESTINE SKIN PANCREAS BONES

eight people One Donor Can . . . Save the lives of up to through organ donation.

75 people One Donor Can . . . Enhance or improve the lives of up to through tissue donation.

Connect to Learn More www.LifeShareOK.org www.Facebook.com/LifeShareOK