Alison Smith, vice president of operations for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network explains the popular myth about religious restrictions behind registering as a organ/tissue donor.

Alison Smith, vice president of operations for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network explains the popular myth about race or wealth impacting priority in receiving a transplant.

Alison Smith, vice president of operations for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network explains the popular myth that age or lifestyle choices impact donor eligibility.

Alison Smith, vice president of operations for Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network explains the popular myth that doctors will not try as hard to save your life if they know you're an organ donor.

Chicago native Steve Ferkau is 48-years-old. He has lived with cystic fibrosis his entire life. Steve's life changed 8 years ago when he received a new set of lungs from a young girl named Kari. This is Steve's story about Kari, his lung transplant and the gift that gave him a fresh breath of life. Steve blogs regularly about organ donation at Revive Hope: http://revivehope.typepad.com/revive_... To learn more about organ donation or to register to be an organ and tissue donor in Illinois, visit http://www.DonateLifeIllinois.org. *Non-Illinois residents can visit http://www.ShareYourLife.org to learn how to register in your own state. Music Credit: Ben & Bruno, Griffin House

Heart transplant recipient and Loyola University student Chandler West talks about his personal tie to organ donation and the important impact registered donors can have in helping save lives. Currently, there are over 4,700 Illinois residents and 100,000 people nationwide waiting for lifesaving transplants. As a registered donor, you can help save or enhance the lives of more than 25 people. Illinois residents can learn more about organ donation and register to be a donor at http://www.DonateLifeIllinois.org. *Non-Illinois residents can find out how to register in their state at: http://www.ShareYourLife.org.

Lacey Wood is 18 years old and a freshman college student at DePaul University in Chicago. As a child, Lacey received a heart transplant. In high school, Lacey was diagnosed with kidney failure and in need of yet another transplant. In 2006, Lacey received her kidney transplant from none other than her brother. This inspirational video outlines Lacey's rigorous path to college and serves as a true testament to the power of organ donation and the greatest gift of all...the gift of life. _______________________________________ Donate Life Illinois is the coalition of statewide donation agencies responsible for donor education and registration outreach. Remember, you need to RE-REGISTER after Jan. 1, 2006 in Illinois to ensure your wishes as a donor are honored. Signing the back of your driver's license is no longer adequate to ensure these wishes. To register and for more information about Donate Life Illinois, visit http://www.DonateLifeIllinois.org. Non-Illinois residents can register at: http://www.ShareYourLife.org Category: Nonprofits & Activism

UPDATE (November 2007): We are happy to report that Corinne has received her transplant and is recovering! Corinne Jakubiec is 18 years-old and has been waiting for a kidney transplant for over 2 years. She is currently attending Elgin Community College and helping spread the word about Donate Life Illinois and the importance of joining Illinois' new organ/tissue donor registry. This video is a look into Corinne's life...a life that is unfamiliar to most college students but one that 4,700 other Illinois residents and over 99,000 people nationwide experience everyday waiting for a transplant. ----------------------------------- Donate Life Illinois is the statewide coalition of donation agencies responsible for donor education and registration outreach. Remember, you need to RE-REGISTER after Jan. 1, 2006 in Illinois to ensure your wishes as a donor are honored. Signing the back of your driver's license is no longer adequate to ensure these wishes. To register and for more information about Donate Life Illinois, visit http://www.DonateLifeIllinois.org. *Non-Illinois residents can register at http://www.ShareYourLife.org Music Credit - Metavari - "Satellites Made It Possible"

Lewis University student Meghan Lagomarcino talks about the loss of her Dad, who was in need of a lifesaving liver transplant. In addition, Meghan addresses the simple steps and critical role we can all play in helping save others by registering to be an organ donor. Currently, 4,700 Illinois residents and over 100,000 people nationwide are waiting for lifesaving transplants. Learn more and register to be an organ donor in Illinois at: http://www.DonateLifeIllinois.org. *Non-Illinois residents can register at: http://www.ShareYourLife.org Music Credit: Metavari - "Everything is Fine"

2008 University of Illinois graduate Laura Duggan shares with viewers the struggle of losing her Dad while he was waiting for a lifesaving liver transplant. There are currently more than 4,700 Illinois residents and 100,000 people nationwide waiting for lifesaving transplants. If you live in Illinois, you can register to be an organ & tissue donor at http://www.DonateLifeIllinois.org. *IMPORTANT: You need to RE-REGISTER after Jan. 1, 2006 in Illinois to ensure your wishes to be a donor are honored. Non-Illinois residents can visit http://www.ShareYourLife.org to find out how to register.

Donate Life Illinois is on a mission to register 5 million residents as lifesaving organ and tissue donors by April 30, 2009. Our campaign mascot, Morgan D'Organ, has a special message for you... Register TODAY and help save lives! As a registered organ/tissue donor, you can help save and enhance the lives of more than 25 people. http://www.DonateLifeIllinois.org *Non-Illinois residents can register at http://www.ShareYourLife.org

"Join Together" is a 2007 television and radio advertisement created by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's office that encourages Illinois residents to register as organ/tissue donors. *NOTE: It is important to know that IAmAreYou.org and LifeGoesOn.com are the SAME registry. You can join Illinois' new organ/tissue donor registry by registering through either.