Donate Life Virginia News
When Hollywood needs a compelling storyline, a plot that involves organ transplantation can be extremely poignant. Trouble is, filmmakers tend to take too much creative license and end up distorting the facts. Fortunately, our friends at Donate Life Hollywood are keeping moviemakers honest—and saving lives in the process. The organization connects storytellers with Donate Life…
Read MoreWhen it comes to organ donation, rumors and myths seem to spread faster than the truth. So, here are 5 irrefutable facts to set the record straight. You’re never too old or unhealthy to donateThere’s such a critical need for organs in the U.S., the criteria for donation are changing constantly—which means that in most…
Read MoreOn the fence about organ donation? You should register. You’ll be doing something generous, compassionate and selfless. But more importantly, organ donors give transplant recipients a second chance at life. And that’s really amazing. Here are 5 other important reasons to update your donor status. Organ donors save lives. In fact, one donor can save…
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40% of Virginians have not registered.Are you one of them? With our “Second chance begins with a second glance” campaign, we want Virginians to check their current donation status, register to be a donor and give others a second chance at life. Why be a donor? Because transplant recipients don’t just receive an organ—they receive…
Read MoreA month to honor and celebrate. Here in Virginia, April is a beautiful time of year. The weather gets warmer. Nature awakens from its winter slumber. And life flourishes all around. But maybe the most important thing about April is that it’s National Donate Life Month (NDLM). During this month-long celebration, you can take part…
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