Register to Donate
Your legacy can save lives. A single donor can help save up to 8 lives through organ donation and heal up to 75 lives through tissue donation. Registration takes minutes. You can register when you get a new or updated driver’s license, online through Donate Life Florida, or on iPhone’s Health app.
How to Register
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Go to Donate Life Florida.
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Complete the registration form.
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Share your decision with loved ones.
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Encourage others to become a donor.
Myths & Facts
Questions about organ donation are common, and so are misconceptions. Simple, trustworthy facts can help clear up common myths about donation and give families and community members a clearer understanding of how it works and the impact it makes.
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Fact: Medical teams always prioritize saving your life. Donation is only considered after death has been legally declared and all lifesaving efforts have been exhausted.
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Fact: People of all ages and medical histories should consider themselves potential donors. At the time of death, medical professionals assess which organs or tissues might still be viable.
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Fact: Donors are treated with respect and care. Organ and tissue donation does not prevent open-casket funerals
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Fact: Most major religions support donation as an act of compassion and generosity. Donation is widely accepted by faith communities.
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Fact: Many people with chronic conditions or past illnesses are still eligible. Each potential donor is evaluated individually to determine what organs/tissues may be viable.