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April 2011

Welcome!

Are you ready for National Donate Life Month?

To do list:

√ Plan donation event
√ Prepare Yes I Will Donate materials
√ Display Donate Life flag
√ Start my own ripple effect by educating others

Are you completing your last-minute plans to promote the mission of organ, tissue and eye donation during Donate Life Month? Hundreds of volunteers are gearing up so they can share their knowledge and experience to get more people registered on Wisconsin’s Donor Registry.

This special edition of The Ripple Effect includes reminders of ways you can spread the word and start your own ripple effect. We also highlighted some of the activities happening across the state.

Here’s to a successful Donate Life Month, and remember, this wonderful mission lasts throughout the year so start today and keep up the great work!

10 Ways You Can Promote Organ Donation

Diverse group of people; 10 ways you can promote organ donation awareness

Are you ready for National Donate Life Month? In addition to participating in events throughout April, there are 10 things you can do to promote organ, tissue and eye donation. Find out what you can do

 

Your Dot May Not Be Enough

Yes I Will; Wisconsin's Organ Donor Registry

Even if you have an orange dot on your driver's license, if you haven't been to the Division of Motor Vehicles and said "yes" to organ donation since March 29, 2010, or have not registered online, you need to go to www.YesIWillWisconsin.com to officially register. Once registered, it's important to inform your family members of your decision. Register now

 

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