Becoming an organ and tissue donor only takes a few minutes, and it can help change the lives of countless individuals.

“He set an example for a lot of young people to do something that can make an impact on this world.”

— Adrian Murry, donor parent

“We’re blessed that we were able to do something for somebody else in our time of tragedy.”

— Mike Wroten, donor parent

“After that transplant, I felt alive. I’m just going to live my life all over again.”

— Ynetta Nichols, Driver Services Educator and 2x kidney recipient

“They asked me would I consider letting her be a donor, and my answer automatically was, 'Yes, absolutely.' ”

— Cynthia Camel, donor parent

“From our tragedy that came to our family as quick as a thief in the middle of the night, it brought hope. And love. We love each other.”

— Carol Haywood, donor parent

“I’m a vibrant young man that’s out here living for real, spreading the word of organ donation. Give the gift of life even in your absence.”

— Marcus Rounsaville, double transplant recipient

“The idea that there were parts of him that could potentially live on and help somebody meant the world to us.”

— Dr. Feliticas Koller, transplant surgeon and donor parent

“That was Mena. Selfless. Brave. Smart.”

— Leloni, donor family member

“The nurse said they had a surprise for me … and she said, ‘We have a heart for you.’ I received the gift of life.”

— Angel Meeks, heart recipient

“My own cousin was the one to receive his heart. For her to end up being the one to receive it, it was amazing.”

— Adrian Murry, donor parent

“I was in the hospital at least once a month… Any way I can spread the word about donation, I try to help out now.”

— Michael Miner, recipent of directed kidney donation

“Even after her transition, her organs are helping to keep someone else alive and help other families still have joy.”

— Vanessa Mills-Wigfall, donor parent

“It made me realize that even after death, life goes on.”

— Debbie Toomey, donor parent