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April is designated nationally as a time to promote organ, tissue, blood and bone marrow donation awareness. This special month, established by the United States Division of Transplantation, is called National Donate Life Month.
Throughout these four weeks, organ, eye and tissue procurement agencies across the United States schedule special events.
In the Greater New York metropolitan area, the New York Organ Donor Network works side-by-side with hospitals, businesses and organizations to reach as many people as possible to increase organ and tissue donor awareness.
Throughout the year, but especially in April, we encourage New Yorkers to enroll online in the New York State Organ and Tissue Donor Registry. You can do so here: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/donor/agreement.htm
Once you have committed to being a donor, tell your next of kin about your decision because they would be asked to agree to donation. Once they know what your wishes are, they are more likely to consent to donation.
Here is information about National Donate Life Month in 2008.
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RELEASE FOR NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH, APRIL 2008
NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH, 2008 - A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FREE MATERIALS FOR NATIONAL DONATE LIFE - FAX BACK ORDER FORM (PDF)
THE URGENT NEED FOR ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONORS
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