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Just in time for National Donate Life Month, Florida launches first-ever organ donor registration initiative

Donate Life Florida announced its first statewide organ donor registration initiative during April, National Donate Life Month.
Florida faces a shortage of registered organ donors, with fewer than 40% of drivers signing up when getting their licenses.
The campaign aims to increase donor registrations to at least 50% and help over 5,000 Floridians awaiting life-saving transplants.
Ron Sachs, Donate Life Florida Chair Emeritus, urges contributions and highlights his daughter Aimee's donation after her death on May 31, 2023.
Organ donation can save up to eight lives and improve many more, offering a second chance, as emphasized by organ recipients and donor families.

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