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Tioga County\u2019s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Donate Life NYS have teamed up with other DMV offices around the state during Donate Life Month to increase enrollment in New York State\u2019s Donate Life Registry. Donate Life Month is a national, month-long observance aimed at raising public awareness of the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation, as nearly 9,500 New Yorker\u2019s wait for transplants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week, DMV launched an effort that will continue through the month of April that encourages residents to learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation, and the impact it has on thousands of New Yorkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tioga
Last week, DMV launched a campaign to coincide with Donate Life Month during April. Throughout the month, residents can register to be an organ donor, and can find information and materials at their local DMV office. Pictured, from left, are Cliff Balliet, County legislator; Joyce Constantini, DMV supervisor; Andrea Klett, Tioga County clerk; Valerie VanDeMark, Motor Vehicle examiner; Lisa Chandler, senior Motor Vehicle License clerk; Robert Palanza, Motor Vehicle examiner; and Willetta Ryder, Motor Vehicle examiner. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the month, DMV will have promotional items available, and encourages residents to make a difference in someone\u2019s life by registering as a donor through DMV, located at 56 Main St. in Owego. By enrolling, according to DMV officials, the registry will ensure that an individual\u2019s wishes about donating are known at the time of death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDMV offices are on the frontlines of this battle, said Aisha Tator, executive director of Donate Life NYS, adding, \u201cThis is where New Yorkers can make the important decision to be a hero to a person in need and give the gift of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tioga
The local DMV office, located at 56 Main St. in Owego, is celebrating Donate Life Month during April. Donate Life Month is a national, month-long observance aimed at raising public awareness of the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation, as nearly 9,500 New Yorker\u2019s wait for transplants. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

According to national data, New York has the third highest need for donors in the country, yet the second lowest percentage of registered donors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a press release received last week, Tioga County officials stated that out of 9,500 New Yorkers on the waiting list, over 1,700 have been waiting for lifesaving and improving transplants for more than five years. They noted that each year, an estimated 400 men, women, and children in the state die because of the shortage of donors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York residents that are age 16 and older can enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry at their local DMV offices when applying for their junior driver\u2019s license. Those applying for renewal of their license, or for a non-driver identification card will also have the option to become an organ donor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Tioga
Once enrolled in the Donate Life Registry, a symbol of a heart and the words \u201cOrgan Donor\u201d will be printed on the front of your license, as seen here on the Tioga County Clerk, Andrea Klett\u2019s license. (Photo by Wendy Post)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once you enroll, a symbol of a heart and the words \u201cOrgan Donor\u201d will be printed on the front of your license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Yorkers can also enroll electronically through the MyDMV website, located at dmv.ny.gov\/mydmv\/mydmv if they have a driver\u2019s license or non-driver identification card with a heart symbol and the words \u201cOrgan Donor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Yorkers can enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry through the voter registration form as well, and when applying for health insurance through the New York State of Health website, nystateofhealth.ny.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most recently, New York residents can register online through the new New York State Donate Life Registry website at donatelife.ny.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, New York residents can show their support for organ and tissue donation by purchasing a \u201cLife-Pass It On\u201d custom license plate from the DMV. They can also make a voluntary $1 contribution to organ transplant research, education, and donation promotion projects by checking off the box on their driver\u2019s license or non-driver identification application or renewal form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more, visit your local DMV during the month of April and help to celebrate the gift giving of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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