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Organizations That Control Organ Donations

Ninety percent of Americans say they support organ donation, but only 30 percent know the steps to become a donor, according to Donate Life America. Several organizations throughout the United States control the organ donation process. These groups not only educate on the importance of donation, but also help recipients to live strong healthy lives. The need for organ and tissue donations is vital, as a new recipient is added to the list every ten minutes.

  1. Life Net Health

    • Life Net Health is a provider of organ and tissue donations in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This organization uses skilled professionals and quality medical equipment to save lives and restore health. Life Net Health's Donor Family Services Department organizes the donation process. The Department helps grieving families with the donation process. Families are also provided with grief support and resources for healthy mourning. On Life Net Health's official website, anyone can sign up to become an organ donor. Transplant services at Life Net Health provide venues for recipients to express their thanks to families of the lost. According to a report from WAVY-TV, Sentara Heart Hospital in Virginia Beach performed its 300th heart transplant surgery in May of 2010 with a donation organized by Life Net Health.

      Life Net Health

      1864 Concert Drive

      Virginia Beach, VA 23453-1903

      800-847-7831

      lifenethealth.org

    Donate Life America

    • Donate Life America is an organization that connects transplant donors with receivers. Donate Life America chapters are located through out the United States for local care. At these local centers, recipients can receive personal attention. The Third Annual National Donor Designation Report Card prepared by Donate Life America, states that 86.3 million people were enrolled in state donor registries in 2009. The organization makes sure people in need receive the organ donations to save lives.

      Donate Life America

      700 N. Fourth Street

      Richmond, Virginia 23219

      804-782-4920

      donatelife.net

    Life Center

    • Life Center controls organ and tissue donation in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. As of 2010, over 3,000 people were waiting for an organ or transplant donation in Ohio. The Life Center gives hope to those on waiting lists. This organization also gives understanding to those who may be unsure about becoming organ donors. Life Center provides opportunities for volunteers and financial donations. Educational outreach programs are organized in the Greater Cincinnati area, providing people with stories of hope and saving lives.

      LifeCenter

      615 Elsinore Place

      Suite 400

      Cincinnati, OH 45202

      513-558-5555

      lifepassiton.org

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