Organ Donation Basics
How many lives can one organ donor save?
Up to 8 lives
Why is organ donation awareness especially important in the Black community?
Because Black patients are more likely to need transplants but less likely to receive matching organs due to lower donor registration rates.
What are two things you can do right now to support organ donation awareness?
Register, educate others, or share donor stories on social media
What is the medical term for when an organ stops functioning?
Organ Failure
What 6 organs can be donated after death?
Heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, intestines
What are two common health conditions in the Black community that can lead to organ failure?
High blood pressure and diabetes.
Which blood type is considered the universal donor for organ transplants?
O-negative
What’s the minimum age to register as an organ donor in most states?
15–16 years old (with parental consent in some places)
Organs from donors of the same racial or ethnic background are more likely to be a match for recipients.
True.
What is SODA’s mission in one sentence?
What is SODA’s mission in one sentence?
Name one common test used to check if a donated organ is a good match.
Tissue typing or crossmatching
Which organ can be donated in part while still alive and can regenerate?
The Liver.
Which organ has the highest demand among Black patients in the U.S.?
Kidney
Name one way a campus club can partner with national organizations to promote organ donation.
Host events with SODA, co-sponsor campaigns, or create registration drives
What is immunosuppression and why is it necessary after an organ transplant?
Medications that prevent the body from rejecting the new organ