Know the Facts

If you are sick, injured or admitted to the hospital, the number one priority of medical professionals is to save your life regardless of donor registration status. Organ donation can only be considered after death has been declared by a physician.

Anyone can register to become a donor regardless of age, medical history, gender or sexual orientation.

All major religions in the US support organ, eye and tissue donation as a last gift of generosity.

An open casket funeral is still possible after organ, eye and tissue donation.

The waiting list is based on medical need and compatibility. Age, gender, race, sexual orientation and financial/social status are not considered.

You can register to be a donor at your local DMV, online at donatelifesc.org or through the Health app on your iPhone.

What OPOs do NOT do:

• OPOs do NOT declare death and only proceed with donation after death has been declared ​
• We are not medical professionals ​
• We don’t proceed with donation without authorization from the family and Coroner/Medical Examiner

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