April 15, 2026 - Bridgeville, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today reminded Pennsylvanians of the life-saving benefits of organ and tissue donation, and explained how they can easily register as an organ donor at PennDOT. More than 47.7 percent of current driver's license and identification card holders are registered as organ donors: that's nearly 4.9 million Pennsylvanians. Currently, more than 6,000 Pennsylvanians await organ transplants. The Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) and the Gift of Life Donor Program joined PennDOT for the event, held in coordination with National Donate Life Month."Choosing to become an organ donor is a selfless, courageous act that could help save a life or help improve the lives of people waiting for a transplant," said PennDOT Deputy Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kara Templeton. "You can choose to become an organ donor when you renew your driver's license or ID card, or you can go online today."List of Seakers:Craig Yetter, PennDot Deputy Press OfficerKara Templeton, PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services Deputy SecretaryJoy Krumenacker, Organ Donor Advisory CommitteeShaahed Hussain, Liver recipient
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