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Busting Myths for Organ Donor Month

Did you know: More than 100,000 people are waiting for a lifesaving transplant, according to Donate Life America? With spring in full bloom, it brings with it a renewed sense of hope, making it the perfect time to register to be an organ donor. As April is National Donate Life Month, you can offer the gift of life, and even encourage others to register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor, while also taking this time to honor those that have saved lives through their gift of donation. We know the topic of organ donation can be a difficult one (both emotionally and spiritually). To make it even harder, there are many misconceptions out there about becoming an organ donor. …