Get The Facts
"Life Begins with You" is Pennsylvania's statewide campaign for Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness sponsored by Pennsylvania's Departments of Health and Transportation, the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE), and Gift of Life Donor Program (GOL). This collaboration is an educational and outreach effort to encourage Pennsylvanians to say "yes" to organ and tissue donation. Our efforts are aimed at saving the lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians awaiting life-saving transplants.
Educate yourself and learn how you can give someone a second chance at life:
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
General Statistics
Eighteen people on the transplant waiting list die each day in the United States because a suitable match was not found in time. Find these statistics and many more about organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
Minority Statistics
Of the 7,100 Pennsylvanians awaiting transplants, 27% are African American. This percentage is much higher than the percentage of African Americans residing in Pennsylvania. Find statistics to learn more about the increasing numbers of minorities on the transplant waiting list.
Myths & Misconceptions
Base your decision to say YES to organ and tissue donation on the facts, not on myths and misconceptions.
Religious Perspectives
All major religions support organ and tissue donation – as a way of helping others, as an individual’s right to choose and as an unparalleled gift of generosity and compassion. Find out your religion’s perspective on organ and tissue donation.
Materials on Donation
View and download printable brochures, in English and Spanish, and other materials from the “Life Begins with You” campaign.
