Show Some Love for Organ and Tissue Donation

Supporters of organ and tissue donation are some of the most passionate and energetic advocates around. This Valentine’s Day, let’s focus that passion and energy on “showing some love for organ and tissue donation.” How can we show our love for donation? It’s simple . . . just follow these steps:

1. If you haven’t done so already, take 30 seconds to register your decision to save lives through organ/tissue donation at DonateLifeIllinois.org.
2. Let others know that you’re a registered donor! Tweet and post about why you support organ/tissue donation. Not a social media fan? No problem! Tell ten co-workers, friends, or family members about why you support organ/tissue donation and why they should register at DonateLifeIllinois.org.
3. Become a Donate Life Illinois volunteer. Learn more about the Donate Life Illinois Volunteer Program at DonateLifeIllinois.org!
4. Advocate for organ/tissue donation in the community and in your workplace. Encourage your employer to participate in the Donate Life Illinois Workplace Partners Campaign. Or, if you’re still in school, organize a Campus Campaign that will encourage your fellow students to register as organ/tissue donors!

Thanks for all of your love! Let us know how you “showed your love for donation” by posting on the Donate Life Illinois Facebook Page or tweet at us @DonateLifeIL!

Donate Life Illinois Campus Challenge – Week 4 Update

 

It’s time for our weekly update on the 2009 Donate Life Illinois Campus Challenge!

One month into the Challenge and Kankakee Community College is still on top! This week, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana follows in close second with Eastern Illinois University in third place.

Two student newspapers covered the Challenge this past week. Check out the articles from The Columbia Chronicle and the Chicago Flame.

This week, students will also be participating in the Organ Donation Online Update Day. On Friday, Nov. 6, participants will be tapping into their social networks on Facebook by changing their profile photo and posting a dedicated status update while tagging DLI’s fan page. All details and information can be found at the link above.

Nov. 3 Registrations Total = 798

Last but not least, a quick photo submitted from the student nurses at UIUC!

-Scott

UIUC Student Nurses prepare to register fellow students!

Donate Life Illinois Campus Challenge – Week 3 Update

After week three of the 2009 Donate Life Illinois Campus Challenge, Kankakee Community College holds on to the top spot with Eastern Illinois University still following in second. U of I and WIU are neck and neck for the third slot.

We were also thrilled to hear that Columbia student Bill Coon received his heart and kidney transplants this past week! Bill’s sister, Carissa, has been highly involved in EIU’s Challenge efforts. Check out this past blog post for a complete update and keep an eye out for a follow-up video featuring Carissa and Bill.

The Challenge was also recently covered in this great article from the College of DuPage’s student paper, the Courier. The Journal-Courier also did a nice article about MacMurray College’s efforts.

We’ll keep you posted with another Challenge update next week.

-Scott

Current Registration Total:  624



Donate Life Illinois Campus Challenge – Week 2 Update

The 2009 Donate Life Illinois Campus Challenge continues to steamroll ahead! Kankakee Community College has jumped into the lead with Eastern Illinois University currently in second place.

Some nice media stories are also continuing to help spread the word on the Challenge. Last week, the Champaign News-Gazette did a nice follow up story about UIUC’s involvement as did the Daily Illini. EIU’s Daily Eastern News also did a great editorial supporting the issue as did Loyola University’s Phoenix editorial board.

Currently, 354 students have registered as part of the Challenge. Keep your eyes peeled as we have some more exciting Challenge outreach initiatives coming up in the weeks ahead.

Kankakee Community College students gear up for some registration action.

-Scott