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Connect the Dot

This little dot makes a big difference.

Connect the Dot

Nationally, more than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Approximately 1,500 of these individuals live in Wisconsin, and about 400 come from Milwaukee alone. Despite the fact that 95% of Americans say they are in favor of organ and tissue donation, only 56% are registered donors.

We’re on a mission to bust myths, raise awareness about the importance of organ and tissue donation, and encourage people to join the registry by adding the little orange dot to their driver’s license or state ID.

 

Ger Lor, organ recipient son

Ger’s father received a kidney transplant in 2015. Now, Ger is on a mission to educate the Hmong community and dispel myths about what it means to be an organ and tissue donor.

Gigi Sanchez, cornea donor sister

Gigi’s brother donated his corneas after a valiant fight with sarcoma. She encourages members of Hispanic and Latino communities to join the registry and give hope to their families, friends and neighbors.

 

Learn More About These Ambassadors in December and February

 
Megan Dolan

Tissue Recipient

 
Michael Gordon, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

 
Katina Shaw

Organ Donor Sister

 
Andrea Weisman

Organ Donor Advocate

 
Become an Organ and Tissue Donor
Learn more about how to sign up as an organ, tissue and eye donor and how organ donation saves and enhances lives in our communities.
 
Classmates for Organ Donation Education and Registration (CodeR)
Classmates for Organ Donation Education and Registration encourages high school students to learn more about organ, tissue and eye donation.
 
Organ, Tissue & Eye Donation
Versiti Organ and Tissue is an organ procurement organization focused on increasing the Wisconsin donor registry though community outreach programs.
 
Impact Stories
Your blood, organ and tissue, and other donations directly impact lives in your community. Read a few of the examples of some of the lives that have been changed for the better.