The need for organ, eye and tissue donors is great. In the United States, there are more than 100,000 people that need organ transplants. In New York, there are 8,000 people waiting. You can help.

In Jefferson County, there are more than 70,000 registered donors. You can join them and Donate Life. All New Yorkers 16 years old and up can register to save lives by signing up as an organ and tissue donor. Your kindness could save eight lives through organ donation, restore sight with cornea donations and improve 75 more lives with tissue. It is easy to register, and you can give someone a second chance at life.

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