ARORA/Donate Life Arkansas

In honor of her cousin, Cameron, Angelica registered to be a donor at her local DMV.
Did you know that over 90% of state donor registrations come through the DMV? Thank you to our incredible DMV partners for asking the donation question every day! Learn more about registering your decision to be an organ donor at www.arora.org 💙💚🚗

Did you know that in addition to signing up at the DMV, iPhone users can sign up to become an organ, tissue and eye donor right from the iPhone Health App? 📱 All registrations submitted from iPhone are sent directly to the National Donate Life Registry managed by Donate Life America. The power to help save a life is in the palm of your hand! Take a minute and sign up now. Already registered? Share this message and tell others how to help restore lives! 💙💚

September is National DMV Appreciation Month! 💙💚🚗 This month recognizes the vital role of DMVs in saving and restoring lives. DMV staff ask customers the donor registration question every day. Our DMV partners are the people on the front lines of service who have helped more than 165 million people across the country register their decision to be an organ, tissue and eye donor. Join us in thanking our DMV partners for their incredible work! Learn more at https://donatelife.net/how-you-can-help/national-observances-celebrations/dmv-month/

Thanks to Southern Arkansas University (SAU) for letting us speak to your incoming freshmen and current students at the annual SAU Blue & Gold Day last week. We were able to give out valuable information to students and the community regarding the importance of donor registration. To learn more, and get registered as an organ, tissue and eye donor, visit our website at www.arora.org/donatelife

Baptist Health Medical Center- Conway earned national recognition from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for its efforts to engage hospital staff in increasing organ, tissue, and eye donor awareness across the state through the DoNation Campaign. Formerly known as the Workplace Partnership for Life Hospital Campaign, DoNation is an initiative that unites HRSA and the organ donation community with hospitals across the nation in spreading the word about the importance of donation and increasing the number of registered organ, tissue and eye donors.
Through our collaboration with Baptist Conway, ARORA has earned the Bronze recognition from HRSA for 2023!

A huge thanks to Workplace Partner, Rock City Running, for inviting us to their practice run! We were able to provide refreshments for the runners, as well as give out information about organ, tissue and eye donation! We also gave out information for our Unity Pink Run coming up in October- more details to follow!

We are so happy to share that as of July 2024, THREE hospitals have chosen to permanently fly the Donate Life flag: Washington Regional, Mercy Fort Smith, and Mercy Northwest! We are so excited for this community display of support of organ and tissue donation throughout River Valley and Northwest Arkansas.

National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month focuses on donation disparities More than 100,000 Americans are awaiting a life-saving organ transplant, and unfortunately, the need disproportionately impacts people of color.

Happy National Minority Donor Awareness Month! Tune in to KATV tonight to see how ARORA is leading the way in promoting organ donation within minority communities. Learn more on our website at www.arora.org

Last week, we had the opportunity to speak at the teacher orientation for Searcy Public Schools! We were able to share information about the importance of registering as a donor, as well as informing staff about the opportunities to educate their students using our Power of 8 curriculum. Check out the FREE resource and learn more at Powerof8.org

African Americans make up a disproportionate percentage of people in need of organ transplants. More than 30,000 African American patients are waiting for organ transplants, followed by about 22,000 Hispanic and Latino patients. Minoritized groups make up about 60% of people on the transplant waiting list, but are only about 30% of organ donors. We’re working to change that! www.arora.org/minorities-roles-in-organ-donation/.

Join us at the 7th annual Blue and Gold Day TONIGHT from 5-7pm at the SAU Alumni Center! Enjoy free food, photo booths, and get registered as an organ, tissue and eye donor! Don't miss out on this fun event!

SAU Blue and Gold Day welcomes students and the community to Alumni Center on August 20 | News | Southern Arkansas University In partnership with the City of Magnolia and Columbia County, Southern Arkansas University announced the seventh annual Blue and Gold Day on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/loss-her-daughter-gave-arkansas-033928259.html

The loss of her daughter gave an Arkansas mother the chance to give the gift of life to another Natural State woman An Arkansas mother had just experienced every parent’s nightmare – the loss of a child. But while her daughter’s life ended at just 29, another 29-year-old received the gift of life from that sacrifice.

A national system matches available organs with patients on the waiting list based on a number of factors. The average wait time for organs is three to five years, with more than 100,000 patients currently on the waitlist. Want to help shorten their wait? Register as an organ, eye and tissue donor at arora.org/donatelife/.

The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) supports people working in the organ transplant field as they save and heal lives in diverse communities. Through professional development, cultural competency training and expertise born of front-line experience, AMAT offers a valuable perspective. Learn more about AMAT at amat1.org/.

Charlyce was diagnosed with kidney failure when she was just 16 years old, so she could never experience a ‘normal’ high school experience, as she had to undergo dialysis 3 days a week. Thanks to the generosity of a 17-year-old registered donor, Morgan, Charlyce received a kidney transplant that allowed her to live a normal life. Since her transplant, singer-songwriter Charlyce has produced many albums and books and spends a lot of her time volunteering with OurLegacy. Unfortunately, in 2019, Charlyce’s kidney began to fail, and she had to start dialysis treatments again. In May 2023, Charlyce received her second kidney from a generous donor and hasn’t looked back. She serves her community through her non-profit work by providing resources, financial support, and other help to patients in renal failure, their families, and other kidney recipients. 💙💚

Stacy Robinson (Workplace Partnership Specialist) and Bruce Trice (Funeral Home Coordinator) recently joined together to welcome Russellville Family Funeral Home as a new ARORA Workplace Partner!

📚✨ Attending Evangelist Temple’s Back to School Bash was an amazing opportunity to connect with students and share information about the importance of organ donor registration. We also had the chance to showcase the Power of 8 educational resource for students! We're dedicated to equipping students with the tools they need to make informed decisions!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Searcy School District to educate students about the importance of organ donor registration. Together, we will work to empower the next generation to help restore lives. Stay tuned for updates! 📚💙

🎉📚 Join us TOMORROW for a Back To School Bash from 9am-12pm. Stop by our table for some awesome prizes. You won't want to miss out on all the fun - see you there! 🎈📓

August is National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month– a collaborative effort to save & improve the quality of life of diverse communities by creating a positive culture for organ, tissue, and eye donation. Why is this month needed? 60% of national transplant waiting list patients are from multicultural communities. The need for donation and transplant is more pronounced in minority communities where disproportionately higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease contribute to organ failure, especially kidney failure. You can find resources to share and read more at DonateLife.net💙💚

Interested in promoting the Donate Life message? Volunteer with ARORA! We have a training coming up in Northwest Arkansas. Whether you’re a new volunteer or a current volunteer, you’re welcome to join the training. Interested parties can email [email protected] or complete an application at arora.org/volunteer/

The eight donatable organs include the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, intestines, and the pancreas. Registering as a donor increases the chance of restoring lives for the 100,000 people waiting for a life-saving organ worldwide. Register today at https://www.arora.org/donatelife/.

One donor can impact up to 75 lives through tissue donation. Corneas, skin, bone, cartilage, ligaments, veins, and heart valves are all tissues needed for those waiting. Give hope when you register at https://www.arora.org/donatelife/.

ARORA volunteers are a vital part of restoring lives in our state through community education and outreach. Ready for your first task? Visit our volunteer page at https://www.arora.org/volunteer/ to learn more.

We love seeing our staff out in the community! Go Team ARORA! 💙💚

Thank you to Josh & Olivia from ARORA for coming to campus this morning & speaking with our RN students! ❤️🩺

Becoming a living or deceased organ donor is completely voluntary. In fact, living donors and registered donors can change their mind at any time. The decision is completely confidential and will not be shared with the recipient or anyone else. Learn more about organ and tissue donation at www.arora.org/donatelife/.

The Transplant Games of America were AWESOME! Congratulations to Austin Taylor who placed 2nd in Table Tennis!! Team Arkansas had a great time!