1. Becoming an Organ Donor By: Danielle Miller

2. Organ Donor Facts  In 2008 there were 978 organ donors in New York State.  Of those, 373 were deceased organ donors and 605 were living organ donors.

3. Organ Donation Facts  Waiting list candidates 105,081 as of 11/23/2009.  Transplants January - August 2009 19,114 as of 11/13/2009.  Donors January - August 2009  9,754 as of 11/13/2009

4. Organs that can be Donated:  Heart  Kidneys  Liver  Lungs  Pancreas  Small Intestine

5. Giving Life  Mike Amen II was killed in a car crash in October. He was 21 years old.  Because he was young, healthy, and a registered organ donor, he was able to save 4 peoples lives.

6. Gift of Life Story  Kayak Dorner- Holley's life was saved by organ donors…not once or even twice, but three times!

7. Donor Memory Quilt  The New York Organ Donor Network Memory Quilt is a testament to organ, eye and tissue donation. The Memory Quilt squares have been created by donor families to commemorate their loved ones.

8. How to Become a Donor  Register with your state donor registry.  Designate your decision on your driver’s license. Do this when you obtain or renew your license.  Sign a donor card. Carry the donor card with you until you can designate your donation decision on your driver’s license or join a donor registry.  Talk with your family about your donation decision. your donation decision.