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Joanne McKiernan: beadonor.ca

Personal | Toronto East

Clicks to Register: 477

95% to my goal of 500

If you've got that signed donor card hiding in your wallet, purse, sock drawer or in the glove box this page is for YOU! You may be surprised to know that having a signed donor card does NOT mean that you're a registered organ donor. The card predates our organ donor registry so we now ask that you register your consent with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. So now you're thinking, "hey, Joanne...if I've already signed it, surely people know I want to be a donor. What's the difference?" That's not necessarily the case. Those cards are not always found in time for someone to donate and your opportunity to be a hero to one of the 1500 people waiting for a life-saving transplant could pass by. What's more? When we have the ability to share your wishes with you're loved ones there's no misinterpretation: they know what you want. Take 2 minutes to check to see if you're registered. If you are, kudos! If you're not...aren't you glad you clicked the link?