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Last year surgeons transplanted a record number of organs. But it still wasn't enough. More than 85,000 Americans languish on waiting lists (most for kidneys, followed by hearts, livers and lungs), and each day about 16 needy patients die. This month the non-profit Coalition on Donation launched a series of public-service announcements to urge more potential donors to sign up. Here's how:
Beat the stigma. Registering as an organ donor will not affect the care you receive, and it won't change what happens to your body after death--you can still be cremated, or have a funeral with an open casket.
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Register. To find out how to donate, go to donatelife.net and click on your state. In any region, it helps to carry an organ-donor card. Download one at organdonor.gov.
Tell family members. Make sure relatives know your wishes, especially if your state doesn't have a registry. If you choose to donate, take steps to make sure it happens.
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