Discussing Donation

Let’s be honest. Talking about the hard stuff is difficult. We know that it can be difficult to start the conversation about your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in general. It can be even more difficult when the organ donation conversation is between you and your kids. It can create uncomfortable and unfamiliar feelings, but it…

What do Father’s Day, NASCAR and organ donation have in common, you ask? Well, Joey Gase of course! Who is Joey Gase? Joey Gase’s love of racing began early in life. His father raced before him and at the young age of 8 years old, Joey started his racing career following in his father’s footsteps. He started with Go Karts,…

Is it possible for organ recipients to be organ donors? The essential gift of organ donation is the ultimate act of paying it forward. But what if that gift didn’t have to stop with the initial transplant recipient? What if healthy organs could save more than just one life? For some on the waiting list for kidney and liver transplants,…

Supporting donation isn’t just about checking a box or answering a question once every few years when you get your driver license. Of course, we encourage you to say Yes in that very specific moment, but organ, eye and tissue donation is about so much more than just that. Organ, eye and tissue donation is everything from messages of hope…

Tattoos may only be skin deep, but the reasons behind certain tattoos can go much deeper. For those connected to organ, eye and tissue donation and transplantation, the meaning behind their tattoos represents life. Tattooing the skin as a means of personal expression is a practice that connects us across continents and time. For centuries, humans have been sharing their…

Have you ever seen a Donate Life flag raising ceremony? Ever wondered what the Donate Life flag represents? In this post, we’re breaking down what the ceremony means and why they are held, what the flag stands for, and how you can continue to show your support for organ, eye and tissue donation. What is a Donate Life Flag Raising…