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’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’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.
Megan received a bone and cartilage tissue transplant to repair her knee, which sustained sports-related injuries. Now, she encourages others to join the registry and help enhance the lives of people like her.
Dr. Gordon, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician, has seen firsthand the impact that tissue donation has on his patients. He encourages others to educate themselves about what tissue donation might mean for them.
Katina’s brother was only 12 years old when he passed away, but he donated his organs so others might live on. Katina is passionate about educating others about the importance of registering as a donor.
Andrea, who is involved in the pageant world, has made organ and tissue donation a key part of her platform. She has spoken about it on the state and local level and hopes to take her message national.