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The need is REAL. Know the facts, share your decision! of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. WHY IS ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION IMPORTANT? Nationwide, there are more than 120,000 people waiting for a life-saving transplant. That is enough people to fill more than 2,000 school buses! Of those 120,000 people waiting, nearly 5,000 live right here in New Jersey. Because there is a shortage of organs for transplant, 21 people will die each day waiting on this list. WHO CAN BE AN ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR? Anyone, regardless of age or medical history, may be eligible for donation. A medical evaluation at an individual’s time of death will determine whether donation is possible. Most religions view organ and tissue donation as an act of compassion and generosity. HOW CAN MY DECISION MAKE A DIFFERENCE? One organ donor can save up to 8 lives. One tissue donor can enhance the lives of over 50 people. Talk about your decision to donate with your family and friends. If you are 18 or older, register today! Under 18? You still have the power to save lives! WHAT ORGANS AND TISSUE CAN BE DONATED? HEART LUNGS LIVER KIDNEYS INTESTINE PANCREAS SKIN TENDONS BONES CORNEAS VALVES VEINS Ameer’s little sister, Zoe, was energetic, sweet and loved pretzel sticks. When Zoe passed away, Ameer’s family made the decision to donate her organs. At just two years old, Zoe gave the gift of life to four people. “Organ donation helped my family... it made a difference for us to know that Zoe lives on in others.” -Ameer, brother of organ & tissue donor, Zoe If you met Emma today, you would never suspect that at the age of 12 she received a heart transplant. She is thankfully able to do everyday activities that a “normal” teenager does. Emma plays volleyball year round and loves the beach, swimming in the ocean and spending time with family and friends. “My transplant has taught me to not hold back on living life to its fullest, as well as to give back to the community that gave so much to me and my family.” - Emma, heart transplant recipient Founded by Emma’s family, Hearts for Emma is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The Hearts for Emma Fund, a partner fund of the NJ Sharing Network Foundation, was created to directly support the Hero Act through the production and distribution of educational materials and related programs on the importance of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. www.NJSharingNetwork.org/H4E 2 Share your decision with family and friends 1 Visit www . NJSharingNetwork . org Click “REGISTER” Enter your email address to get started You must be 18 years old to officially register as an organ and tissue donor . It’s mobile-friendly, and only takes 60 seconds! WHO IS NJ SHARING NETWORK? NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit, federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). This means we are responsible for the recovery of organs and tissue for New Jersey residents currently awaiting transplantation. Our Foundation is committed to increasing the number of lives saved through education, research, donor family support and public awareness. When Ursula was just 14 years old, she tore her MCL leaving her in a brace for nearly half a year. Since her ligament transplant, she is able to play soccer, perform in school musicals and enjoy life as a college student. “Thanks to my transplant and my donor, my MCL has healed and I can do the things I love.” -Ursula, tissue transplant recipient Donate Life Registry Under the age of 18? You may still register with the Donate Life Registry to share your wishes . You will be contacted when you turn 18 to officially register as an organ and tissue donor . REGISTER TODAY!
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