The #HumanSide of Donation
Following the death of her son, Marquis, Markita turned her own tragedy into a miracle for other people. Markita has since met with and stays in touch with two of her son’s organ recipients. Today, she is a strong community advocate for organ and tissue donation.
There’s a human side of organ and tissue donation.
Know the Truth
FACT: You do not have to wait until you’re getting/renewing your driver’s license, learner’s permit, or photo ID to sign up to donate. You can sign up to be an organ donor at any time.
National Donor Sabbath
The annual National Donor Sabbath is an interfaith commemoration where Faith leaders, donor families, transplant recipients, and donation and transplantation professional work together to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation and celebrate the gift of life.
2023 College Challenge
Want to help end our nation’s critical organ shortage by raising awareness on your college campus of the need for organ, tissue and cornea donors? Sign up your club/organization for the 2023 College Challenge and make a living, breathing difference!