Common Myths
A person must be what age to donate an organ?
A person of any age may be able to donate an organ.
At our table, what is one of the two ways that someone can register to be an organ donor?
Scanning the QR Code, or going to registerme.org.
What percentage of people support organ donation in the United States?
93%
Through organ donation, one person can save up to how many lives?
8.
Tell us a medical condition that prevents people from registering as organ donors.
None. No medical history can prevent registration to be an organ donor.
How can you sign up for a SODA event?
Check email to find the sign up sheet / form.
What percentage of people are registered organ donors in the United States?
63%
One organ donor can help enhance how many lives?
75.
True or false: A doctor will not try as hard to save your life if you are a registered organ donor.
False. Your life comes first. Only when life-saving efforts have failed will organ donation be considered.
What should you do if you will miss a mandatory meeting?
Email sodapennhs@gmail.com or contact an executive before the meeting!
What percentage of registered donors actually get to donate?
Less than 1%. Around 3 in 1,000 people, to be exact.
When is National Donate Life Month?
April.
A donator's family is charged what percentage of the cost of organ recovery efforts?
0%. Organ donors are heroes, and all expenses are completely covered by organ recovery agencies such as the Indiana Donor Network.
How often are mandatory morning meetings?
Bi-monthly on the first Monday mornings.
What percentage of deceased organ donors are above age 50?
33%.
How many people are currently on the organ transplant list in the U.S.?
103,000. This number is always fluctuating, but this is a generally accurate number.
Which major religions in the United States support organ donation?
All. Organ donation is often considered a person's final act of giving and charity.
What two methods will we use to primarily contact you?
Email and Remind
What percentage of organ transplant waiting list patients need a kidney?
83%
DOUBLE POINTS: Which internal organs can be donated?
Kidneys, Liver, Heart, Pancreas, Lungs, Intestines