Florida Motorcycle Handbook 2010

4. Earning your License

• 4.1. Florida Organ and Tissue Donor Program
• 4.2. Florida Rider Training Program Course Sponsors

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Florida Organ and Tissue Donor Program

Donate Life Florida is the contracted vendor for the state's organ, tissue, and eye donor programs. They are responsible for the donor registry and implementing educational initiatives to encourage Floridians to learn more about donations and the steps necessary to designate their wishes.

On July 28th, Donate Life Florida launched an electronic registry system to make it easier for Floridians to register for the organ donor program and designate their wishes. Registration and changes can be processed at www.DonateLifeFlorida.org.

Through the miracle of transplantation, many people are living healthy, productive lives. However, the need for donated organs and tissues continues to outpace the supply. Right now, there are thousands who would be helped if more of us became organ and tissue donors. Organ and tissue donations provide each of us with a special opportunity to help others. Donation of vital organs and tissues can save lives where no other hope is available. Heart, liver, lung and kidney transplants save lives every day. Additionally, bone, skin and cornea transplants often restore sight and save burn victims.

How Can You Help?

1. Register at www.DonateLifeFlorida.org.
2. Indicate your desire to donate organs and tissues on your Florida driver license or identification card.
3. Tell your nearest relative or legal guardian.
4. Donate a minimum of $1 to fund organ and tissue donor education.
5. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Voluntary Contributions

When you are applying for a driver license or identification card you may voluntarily contribute to the following special trust funds:

Florida Organ and Tissue Donor Education and Procurement Trust Fund - $1 minimum for organ and tissue donor education and for maintaining the organ and tissue donor registry.

Florida Council of the Blind - $1 minimum to the Florida Council of the Blind.

Prevent Blindness of Florida -$1 minimum to prevent blindness and preserve the sight of the residents of the State of Florida.

Hearing Research Institute - $2 minimum for infant hearing screening in Florida.

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International - $1 minimum contribution.

Children's Hearing Help Fund - $1 minimum contribution.

Family First - $1 minimum contribution.

Florida Heart Research Institute - $1 minimum contribution.

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