Sample Bulletin Inserts on Organ and Tissue Donation

Below are suggested statements that could be modified to go into the bulletin of your house of worship.
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Our [synagogue or church] supports and encourages organ and tissue donation as the ultimate gift of one person to another. Take a moment to discuss organ and tissue donation with your family. For more information, call [your local organ procurement agency's phone number].

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[Name of religion] recognizes the life-giving benefits of organ and tissue donation and encourages all members of our congregation to sign donor cards and discuss their wishes with their family members. For more information, call [your local organ procurement agency's phone number].

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Give the gift of life. Our church supports organ and tissue donation as the gift of life, an expression of the highest humanitarian ideals. We ask that all members of the congregation talk with your families and consider this gift in the name of Christ, who gave his life so that we might have life in its fullest. For more information, call [your local organ procurement agency's phone number].

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To think of others in our hours of grief and sorrow is truly compassionate and selfless. Please consider the gift of life - organ and tissue donation. [Name of religion] supports this gift in the spirit of love and generosity. Remember to discuss your feelings about donation with your family. For more information, call [your local organ procurement agency's phone number].

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We all recognize the life-giving benefits of organ and tissue donation. Take a moment to discuss organ and tissue donation with your family. For more information, call [your local organ procurement agency's phone number].

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Over 40,000 people nationwide currently wait for a life-saving organ transplant and hundreds of thousands are in need of a life-enhancing tissue transplant. For many, the chance to live a full life won't come unless all of us consider organ and tissue donation. Discuss organ and tissue donation after worship with your family and friends. For more information, call the [your local organ procurement agency's phone number].

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Signing the back of your driver's license is not enough! It is important to discuss your wishes about organ and tissue donation with your family. For more infommation, call [your local organ procurement agency's phone number].


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