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Presidential Proclamation: National Donate Life Month 2025

Original title: National Donate Life Month, 2025

April 3, 2025

health organ donation public awareness medical policy

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The Frame

What this does

This document serves as an official federal call to action for citizens to consider registering as organ donors to address the national transplant waiting list.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Organ transplant candidates

Individuals on the national waiting list are affected by the volume of registered donors available to provide organs.

General public

Citizens are encouraged to register as donors and discuss their decision with family members.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 3, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

President Donald Trump has proclaimed April 2025 as National Donate Life Month to encourage organ donation awareness. The highlights the impact of donors on saving lives and provides information on how citizens can register to become organ donors.

Key Facts

Over 170 million Americans are currently registered as organ donors.
Nearly 50,000 lives were saved or extended through organ donation last year.
More than 103,000 people are currently on the national transplant waiting list.
A new name is added to the transplant waiting list every 8 minutes.
17 people die each day while waiting for a transplant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register to become an organ donor?

You can register through your state registry, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or by visiting www.organdonor.gov.

Are there restrictions on who can become a donor?

The document states that anyone who is eligible, regardless of age or medical history, has the ability to sign up.

Why It Matters

This document serves as an official federal call to action for citizens to consider registering as organ donors to address the national transplant waiting list.