Please find below a sample outline for presenting information on organ and tissue donation.

1) Introduction of Issue
Today, more than 90,000 children and adults await lifesaving organ transplants. Hundreds of thousands more need tissue transplants. You have the power to donate life!

2) Why Donation Is Important
Do you (presenter) have a personal connection to donation that you can share with the class, or do you think it's just a good thing to do?

3) Organ and Tissue Donors Save Lives
Thousands of lives are saved and improved every year due to the kindness of organ and tissue donors, yet thousands still wait. This is due to the lack of awareness. Many people don't think about donation, or they allow fear and doubt to guide them in making a personal decision to be a donor. By learning the facts, we can help spread the word and save lives.

4) Facts on Donation

• Donation saves lives!
• All major religions support organ and tissue donation as the greatest gift.
• There is no cost to the donor's family or estate for donation.
• If you are ill or unconscious and admitted to the hospital, the number one priority is to save your life. Donation is only considered after death.
• Celebrity and financial status are not considered when determining who will get a lifesaving transplant. Rather, blood type, the severity of one's illness, time spent waiting and other medical information are determining factors.