Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 October 2001 — Page 66

October 5,2001 The Indianapolis Recorder

The Hear/£ok Life.

When you renew your driver's license, you'll be asked If you want to be an organ, tissue or eye donor. If you answer ’yes." a red heart Is printed on your license. That's approprlate.because donation symbolizes your love of life and of your fellow man.

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Your donation decision is e legal diredive under the new Indinna Doner Choke Law . effective July 1,2001*...

Previously, family consent was required for organ donation. Now. If you are 18 or older and have signed your driver's license. donor card. or other legal document such as a Medical Power of Attorney or Advanced Directive Indicating that you want to be a donor, hospitals. physicians. and qualified medical personnel have the legal authority to carry out your last wish. (If you 're not 18 years old, you can sttu be a donor, but your parents or guardian will be asked for consent.)

In the event of a tragedy, your medical care Is not changed In any way. Every attempt is made to save your life. Donation does not happen until all hope Is gone — yet.you can still give new hope and new life to others. The decision to be a donor Is a very personal and selfless one. As one Hoosier heart recipient expressed It,’It's the last gift you can give your fellow man when you leave this world — the gift of life." Approximately 820 Hooslers are waiting for organ trans-plants. Sadly.due to the critical shortage of organs, only one out of three patients who needs a transplant will get one In time. Call tor a free Donor Choice Kit that answers your questions about donation and Includes donor cards. Talk about donation with your family. Under the new law. they won' t have to make a decision for you, but knowing your wishes are carried out can be a great comfort to loved ones. Then sign the back of your driver's license or a donor card. Do It now.because life can change In a heartbeat. C?U for a free Conof Pecifion Lit 1-888-ASK-IOPO (1-888-275-4676)

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