This presentation is for NJ driver's education teachers who wish to explain about the organ donor box on the driver's license. They can use this presentation in the classroom to teach a student what they need to know about becoming an Organ Donor.

2. CURRENTLY…
-Over 123,000 people are on
the waiting list from an
organ transplant.
-On average, 21 people die
everyday waiting for a
transplant
www.organdonor.gov

3. WHAT IS AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT?
An organ transplant is an operation that places a
healthy organ from one person into the body of
another. The organ can come from someone who
has signed the state's donor registry prior to
passing away or told his/her family of their wishes
to become a donor.

4. WHY ARE WE DISCUSSING THIS TODAY?
On the New Jersey Auto Driver’s
License there is a box for Organ
Donor. Many people are unaware of
the importance this box holds.

5. WHY BE AN ORGAN DONOR?
Last year, organ
donors allowed
for over 28,000
transplants to
occur.
Additionally, over
one million tissue
transplants took
place.
www.donatelife.net

6. CHOOSE YES!
Organ Donation is a great choice for
you to consider! It is very important
to be educated when making your
decision to be, or not to be, an organ
donor!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ffzs-
hGQ2o

7. FACTS ABOUT ORGAN DONATION!
There is no cost for you or your family if
you choose to become an organ donor.
Anyone, with any background, can choose
to be an organ donor.
If you are ill, the hospital's first priority will
always be to save you, even if you choose
be an Organ Donor.
www.transplant.org
www.organdonor.gov

8. HOW YOU CAN HELP!
1) Make your decision. Consider personal
values and beliefs while deciding if Organ
Donation is right for you.
2) Check the "Organ Donor" box off on your
driver's license when you turn 18 and get
your basic driver’s license.
-You can register online or at a local DMV.
-To register in person you need to provide
your typical 6 points of identification as
you would present at any license renewal.
A list of valid points can be found at
dmv.org.

9. If 10 people in this classroom checked yes...
- We have the possibility of saving 80 lives from
Organ Donation.
- We can save up to 1,000 lives from Tissue
Donation.
If 100 people in this school checked yes…
- We can possibly save 800 lives from Organ
Donation.
- We can save up to 10,000 lives from Tissue
Donation.
The possibilities are endless…
..all you have to do is check yes!

10. THE IMPACT ONE DECISION CAN MAKE…
As you watch this short video reflect on
what you have learned. Think about your
personal decision when checking off the
organ donor box. Consider the impact
Erika left on the world by checking the
box. Remember, this was her choice and
your choice is based off your own
values.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yR8vy
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11. BECOMING AN ORGAN
DONOR MIGHT NOT BE FOR
YOU, BUT THAT IS OKAY!
YOU CAN STILL HELP!

12. HOW YOU CAN ALTERNATIVELY HELP!
Discuss with family and friends. Someone else may be interested.
Opportunities can come from anywhere. Never ignore a chance to
learn or teach about organ donation
Never think it’s too late. (It’s a lifelong decision.)
Always promote awareness.
Think about creative ways to help those in need of organs.
Encourage your friends and family to look into Organ Donation.

13. LEARN MORE!
Take what you have learned today outside
of the classroom! Talk to your family about
their thoughts on Organ Donations. Share
your views so they know what you plan to
do on your driver’s license. Lastly, go out
and make a difference! Whether you check
yes or no, you can still work to raise the
number of organ donors and the lives of
those waiting for an organ!

14. ADDITIONAL CLASSROOM RESOURCES
Sharing Network
http://www.njsharingnetwork.org
New Jersey DMV
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/organ_donor.htm
U.S. Government Organ Donor Information
http://www.organdonor.gov/index.html
Facts and Myths
http://www.americantransplantfoundation.org/about-transplant/facts-and-myths/