Donor RegistryMedia Advisory
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CONTACT: |
Laura Frnka, APR |
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TEAMS UP WITH LIFEGIFT AND DONATE LIFE HOUSTON TO SAVE LIVES THROUGH ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION |
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WHAT: |
LifeGift, the local organ and tissue recovery agency, and Donate Life Houston, a new grassroots organization that encourages Houstonians to register as organ and tissue donors, will partner with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to save the lives of more than 9,000 Texans waiting for lifesaving organ transplants. |
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WHERE: |
12220 South Gessner Road, Houston |
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WHEN: |
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 |
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DETAILS: |
Houstonians visiting the DPS office located on Gessner Road the morning of April 6 will have the opportunity to learn about what it means to be an organ and tissue donor. LifeGift and Donate Life Houston will have representatives on hand to debunk myths about organ and tissue donation and provide information about the Glenda P. Dawson Donate Life Texas – Registry. Spokespeople from LifeGift, Donate Life Houston and DPS will be available for media interviews. |
QUICK FACTS:
- The Texas Legislature passed the amended Uniform Anatomical Gift (UAGA) in September, making it easier for Texans to register online or at their local DPS offices.
- Providing consent as an organ and tissue donor is legally-binding, which means your family cannot override your decision to be a donor in the event of your death.
- Just a simple "yes" at your local DPS office or a few seconds at http://www.donatelifehouston.org and you're a lifesaver. It's official. And those few seconds of your time at DPS or online could mean years of life for people in need.
About LifeGift and Donate Life Houston
LifeGift is a not-for-profit organ procurement organization which recovers organs and tissue for individuals needing transplants in 109 Texas counties in North, Southeast, and West Texas. To register as an organ and tissue donor or for more information, visit http://www.lifegift.org. Donate Life Houston is a local grassroots organization, which encourages Houstonians to register as organ and tissue donors. For more information, visit http://www.donatelifehouston.org.
About Texas DPS The Texas Department of Public Safety is the premier provider of trusted and proactive services in an ever-changing threat environment. Our motto is "Courtesy, Service, Protection."
