Information about Organ Donation from Donate Life Vermont

This holiday season, give the gift of life and SAVE!

It’s the holidays! People’s minds turn to shopping, giving gifts, and of course…$aving. There are many ways to save during the holidays. You can save time by shopping online. You can save money by clipping coupons. But there’s one way to give a great gift…and save BIG! Register to become a Vermont organ and tissue donor.

Currently, Vermont only has 612 registered organ and tissue donors, which is less than .001% of our state’s population. Most people have a misunderstanding of the facts centered on organ and tissue donation. Let’s clarify a few. 10 Facts on Organ and Tissue Donation

1. Currently, there are over 100,000 people on the waiting list for an organ transplant.
   
2. Every 14 minutes, a new name is added to the list.
   
3. An average of 17 Americans dies every day due to a lack of transplantable organs.
   
4. One organ and tissue donor can help save or enhance the lives of up to 50 people.
   
5. Over 500,000 people each year benefit from some form of organ and tissue transplantation.
   
6. There are no age limits on the ability to donate organs.
   
7. All major religions support donation as an act of love and charity.
   
8. Organ donation is not an option until all lifesaving efforts have failed and death has been determined. The medical team treating patients is completely separate from the transplant team.
   
9. The donor’s family is never responsible for any costs relating to donation
   
10. Vermont has a new online registry (www.DonateLifeVermont.org) where Vermont residents can consent to organ and tissue donation. Become an organ & tissue donor today! It’s the greatest gift you could give this holiday season.