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National Minority Donor Awareness Month
The Atlanta Metro Chapter advocates for good health all year long!
Saving Lives
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One single organ donor can save up to eight lives.
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Tissue donation can heal or restore sight to 75 people.
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Over 100,000 Americans are currently waiting for a transplant.
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A new patient joins the transplant waitlist every 10 minutes.
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Seventeen people die every day waiting for an available organ.
Who can Donate?
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Anyone can register regardless of age or medical history.
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Doctors decide what can be donated at time of death.
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Donation is completely free to the donor's family.
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Most major religions support donation as a final charitable act.
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Medical staff always fight to save your life first.
How to Help
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Become a donor.
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Registering takes less than two minutes online.
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Say yes next time you renew your driver's license.
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Tell your family your wishes so they can support your choice.
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Donors are needed for all races and ethnic groups.
The Need in Georgia
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More than 3,000 Georgians are currently on the national transplant waiting list.
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African-Americans account for 63% of those waiting for a life-saving transplant in Georgia.
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Only 36% of Georgians are registered organ donors.
Trusted Resources & Registry Links
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Donate Life Georgia – Register directly as an organ, eye, and tissue donor on the official state registry.
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LifeLink of Georgia – Learn about local recovery efforts, community education, and local volunteer opportunities.
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Donate Life America – Access national statistics, educational materials, and general donor registration tools.
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HHS Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) – Review real-time national data, waitlist trends, and transplant center statistics.
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