Become an Organ Donor Today!
Taylor Elliott
What is an organ donation?
An organ donation is the process of giving ones organs or tissues to another whose organs or tissues have been damaged by disease or injury. Anyone who is medically suitable can be an organ donor. You can not have diseases such as cancer or AIDS. Individuals under 18 can be organ donors as well. However, you must have parental consent if you are under 18.
FAQ's!
- Can I still have an open casket if I donate organs after I die?
- Will being an organ donor affect the quality of care I receive if I get sick?
- What organs can be donated?
- What tissues can be donated?
- How many lives could be saved if was an organ donor?
Donate Your Organs!
When you decide to become an organ donor you have the potential to save eight people. There are currently 123,304 people waiting for an organ transplant. Save a life and be an organ donor!
For The OPO
If you decide to be a donor for the OPO then you will receive a donor card and you can decide what organs you wish to donate after you die.
For Your State
If you decide to be a donor for your state it will show up on your drivers license as a red heart.
Types of Organ Transplants
There are three types of organ transplants. Autologous, allogenic, and xeonogenic. Autologous transplants is the transplantation of ones own cells such as bone marrow. Allogenic transplants are the transplantation between the same species such as between siblings. Xenogenic transplants are the transplantation between different species such as animals to humans.
Where to Find More Information
Carolina Donor Services is the designated location for organ donation in North Carolina. They have three locations which can all be found on their website. Their main location is listed below.
Website: https://carolinadonorservices.org/
Location: 1430 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, United States
Phone: (336) 774-4450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarolinaDonorServices