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Today in the U.S., more than 108,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant. More than 1,500 of our family, friends and co-workers wait in Wisconsin. Every 11 minutes, a new name is added to the list, and 18 people will die today because they didn't get the organ they needed to survive in time.
As the home to the third largest Transplant Program in the nation, we at UW Health see how our patients receive new life through transplantation. The work of our nationally recognized Organ Procurement Organization has created a record-breaking number of donors, but sadly, the wait list continues to grow.
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Organ Donation Registry
More than 1,500 people in Wisconsin are waiting for the gift of life. Wisconsin has a new online Donor Registry which makes it easier than ever to authorize organ, tissue and eye donation. Learn more
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2010 Transplant Games
In early August, nearly 7,000 people from as far away as Alaska and Hawaii converged in Madison, Wisconsin for the 2010 National Kidney Foundation U.S. Transplant Games®, which brings together organ transplant recipients, donors and their families to celebrate the gift of life.
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5K Run/Walk
Join the fun with thousands of people from across the country by participating in the 2010 U.S. Transplant Games 5K Run/Walk for Organ, Tissue & Eye Donation on Saturday, July 31. Sign Up
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Volunteer
More than 800 volunteers and 200 team hosts are needed to support the Games effort. Please visit YesIWillWisconsin.com to register as a volunteer, register for the 5K community run/walk, or join Team Wisconsin!
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For UW Health Employees
UW Health has set a goal to provide 200 "Team UW Health" volunteers for the games. From being the "Dottie the Dot" mascot at Transplant Games events to cheering participants in the 5K, there are several fun ways to get involved. Learn more
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