DRIVER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM
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WHY TEACH ABOUT ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION?Dear Driver’s Education Partner,
As an educator, you shape futures every day—now imagine giving your students the tools to shape someone else’s. LifeShare Network is the only organization in Oklahoma responsible for organ, eye, and tissue donation across the state. Every day, hundreds of Oklahomans await a lifesaving transplant, and educating the next generation is essential to helping them make informed decisions about organ donation and saving lives. LifeShare’s driver's education resource program offers a unique opportunity to reach young people with accurate, age-appropriate information about organ donation and its impact on families across Oklahoma. By engaging students during these formative years, we can help them understand the value of donation, address common myths and encourage conversations with their families about registering as an organ, eye and tissue donor. LifeShare’s driver’s education program, “Say Yes to Saving Lives”, is designed to make it easy for instructors to share lifesaving information with their students in a way that supports your existing curriculum. Our student and educator reviewed driver’s education resource kit includes: - Engaging videos that explain the impact of organ donation. - A traveling trunk of 3D printed organs and bones for hands-on learning. - A slideshow presentation and Blooket quiz tailored for classroom use. - The option to request a LifeShare speaker to present and answer student questions in person or additional printed materials. We would be honored to provide you with these free resources and work alongside your classroom to help educate the next generation of Oklahomans. Please let us know if you would like to receive the driver’s education resource kit or schedule a presentation by emailing us at [email protected] or select the Request Resources button below. Thank you for the important role you play in preparing young Oklahomans not only to drive safely, but also to make informed choices that can save lives. Sincerely, 
Heather Dean
Director of Communication and Development |
LESSON PLAN - UNDERSTANDING ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION
If you have any questions or would like these materials in a different format, email the Community Outreach Coordinator, Alyssa Andrews, at [email protected]
SAY YES TO SAVING LIVES |
ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION 101 |
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Addie
Donor Sibling In 2016, Addie lost her younger brother, Aidan, in a tragic accident. Through the compassionate gift of organ donation, his heart valves saved two lives. Aidan's gift has continued to impact Addie throughout her life; She currently serves on LifeShare’s teen board and honors her brother’s legacy by spreading awareness about organ, eye & tissue donation to her peers. She also participates in the Little Red Heart Race each year and helps fundraise for the Foundation in memory of her brother. Addie understands the importance of organ donation and wants other teens to recognize the impact of their decision to Say Yes to Saving Lives when receiving their driver’s licenses. |
Ania
Cousin to Transplant Recipient Ania Samuels nearly lost her younger cousin, Baylor, in 2017 to acute liver failure. Ania knew that a liver transplant was Baylor's only chance at a long and healthy life. Because someone made the decision to become an organ donor, Ania continues to watch her cousin grow and live out life. Together they enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and making TikToks. Ania encourages all teens to educate themselves on how Saying Yes to Saving Lives as a registered organ, eye & tissue donor can help inspire hope for all those waiting to receive the gift of life. |