Organ and Tissue Donation - What Can I Do?
Once you decide to become an organ donor, talk with your family about your wishes. You should also contact your local organ procurement organization (OPO) to find out more about joining the donor registry in your area. In many states, you are able to indicate your wishes of becoming an organ donor on your driver’s license or state ID. Additionally, you can download the Second Chance Donor Card, print, sign it and keep it with you:

For information on becoming a living organ donor contact your local transplant center or or visit the National Kidney Foundation website.

Click here to learn how to become a living or non-living donor.

Also, there are several people in need of life-saving bone marrow. Visit the National Marrow Donor Program website to learn how you can register to become a bone marrow donor.