National Donate Life Blue & Green Day
Donate some blue and green and get on board and support the efforts of Donate Life America’s cause during National Donate Life Month!
With more than 100,000 men, women and children who are on the national transplant waiting list, the need for hope is great.
This event offers an excellent opportunity to engage in and share with others about the message of the life-saving practice of eye, tissue and organ donation.
How to Celebrate National Donate Life Blue & Green Day
Looking for ideas and activities to get involved with National Donate Life Blue & Green Day? Check out a few of these options to get started with:
Wear Blue & Green
The most important thing to do in celebrating National Donate Life Blue & Green Day is to get dressed in the morning wearing green and blue.
Then, be sure to tell everyone why you’re decked out from head to toe in these colors. In the organization’s logo, the blue stands for the sky, the green stands for the earth and the spiral stands for the circle of life.
Wear a Donate Life T-Shirt
Those who have a special Donate Life t-shirt with the official logo should certainly consider wearing it on this important day.
Be sure to be ready with more information about how others at work, school or in the local community can also get involved by becoming organ donors.
Learn More About Organ Donation
If you aren’t sure about the necessity or importance of organ donation initiatives, or you want to brush up on information to share with others, check out the resources at Donate Life America’s website or at the federal Organ Donor site.
Get important facts and info about the modernization of the transplant network, as well as understanding more about the process.
Become an Organ Donor
Not sure if you’re an organ donor? In the US, one of the easiest ways to find out is to check on your driver’s license or state ID card as it is typically indicated on the card.
Those who don’t want to do it through their state or BMV can check out the options online at RegisterMe.org
Shop the Donate Life Store
One excellent way to help and promote the efforts of Donate Life America is to get involved by purchasing and wearing merchandise from the organization’s online store.
From green awareness wristbands and t-shirts to decals, magnets and flags, the proceeds from merchandise sales help to fund this important cause!
History of National Donate Life Blue & Green Day
The inaugural celebration of National Donate Life Blue & Green Day took place in 2012 when it was founded by the folks at the organization.
The purpose behind the day was to encourage more people to get involved with celebrating and raising awareness about the importance of eye, tissue and organ donation.
The event works in cooperation with National Donate Life Month.
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