April 11, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
More than 6,000 Pennsylvanians await organ transplantsIn support of the Shapiro Administration's commitment to public health, officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Department of Health (DOH), the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE), and Gift of Life Donor Program joined together to highlight the importance of registering as an organ donor as part of National Donate Life Month in April. "Choosing to become an organ donor could help save a life or help to enhance the quality of life for those awaiting a transplant," said PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton. "And you don't have to wait until you renew your driver's license or ID card - you can add the designation any time."Today also marks National Donate Life Blue & Green Day. During this special celebration, the public is encouraged to wear blue and green - the recognized colors of organ donation organizations - to share the Donate Life message and promote the importance of registering as an organ, cornea, and tissue donor.Speakers Include:Kara Templeton, PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Cindy Findley, Department of Health Deputy Secretary for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Brenda Alton, Member of Pennsylvania's Organ Donation Advisory BoardSarah Drummond, Husband was an organ donor, Harrisonville, PA Lois Angelisanti, Heart recipient, Reading, PA
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