John lost his sight at 18 in an accident, but was able to see again after a cornea transplant three years later. The transplant gave him his life back. There are over 100,000 people waiting for organ transplants in the US. Every 13 minutes someone is added to the waiting list, and every 17 minutes someone dies waiting. To become an organ donor, one can sign up when renewing their driver's license, carry an organ donor card, and inform family members of their wishes to donate.