Today, there is over 104,000 men, women and children in the United States currently need life-saving organ transplants. Over 540 of them are Iowans. By simply "Marking Yes" to be an organ donor on your Iowa driver's license you could save the lives of 8 people and help 50 people regain their health.

When you apply for your Iowa driver's license, you will be asked if you would like to register as an organ donor. If you mark "yes" on your Iowa driver's license application form, you've given legal consent to donate your organs after your death.

Learn more about how to give the Gift of Life.

Currently, someone may be able to donate his or her heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, and small intestine depending on their age, medical condition and circumstances at the time of death. Each organ is evaluated for possible donation individually. Many patients who are organ donors may also be candidates for tissue donation following the organ recovery.

Learn about what can be donated.

Many people have misconceptions about organ donation and being an organ donor.

Take this true/false quiz to see how some of the major myths stack up.

Learning more about organ and tissue donation will help you make an informed decision about this important issue.

Learn the facts of organ donation!

There are often many questions about organ and tissue donation. Don't let the myths of organ and tissue donation stop you from becoming a donor!

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Although there have been advances in medical technology and donation, the demand for organ, eye and tissue donation still vastly exceeds the number of donors.

View a summary of important statistics.

A common question that arises when people are considering organ and tissue donation is, "Does my religion approve of organ donation and transplantation?" Surveys find that few individuals are aware of their own religion's doctrines regarding organ and tissue donation. In fact, most major religions encourage organ and tissue donation, and many of them at the very least allow their followers to make a personal decision in this regard.

View a summary of religions that support organ donation.

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Many people have misconceptions about organ donation and being an organ donor. Take this true/false quiz to see how some of the major myths stack up.