Driver's Education

DRIVER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM
DEDICATED TO EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ABOUT ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION

WHY TEACH ABOUT ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION?

With thousands of eager teenagers getting their driver’s license each year, driver’s education classrooms across the state are one of the first places these future drivers will hear about donation. Many students are unaware of what being a donor means and how they can potentially save the lives of fellow Oklahomans by checking “YES” to donation. Providing information to students before they apply for their driver’s license allows them to make an informed decision.

With that in mind, LifeShare provides materials to assist driver’s education instructors in educating their students about organ, eye and tissue donation. By educating our youth about the importance of joining the Oklahoma Donor Registry, we can help narrow the ever-widening gap between the escalating number of transplant candidates on the waiting list and life-saving donations. For futher information or questions contact LifeShare at 405.840.5551.

“Making the decision to register as an organ, eye and tissue donor will be one of the first major decisions these young adults will make,” said Jeffrey Orlowski, President and Chief Executive Officer of LifeShare of Oklahoma. “We want these new drivers to be informed and feel prepared to make that decision.”

The campaign, called “Live life. Give life. Make the decision.”, includes a variety of resources allowing driving school instructors to implement the materials that work best in their classroom. Resources below include posters, brochures, videos and a PowerPoint presentation.

LESSON PLAN - UNDERSTANDING ORGAN, EYE AND TISSUE DONATION

DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION QUIZ

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: SHARE YOUR DECISION

If you have any questions or would like these materials in a different format, email the Community Outreach Coordinator, Robin Morris, at rmorris@lifeshareok.org.

ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION

Any One Any Age

CLASSROOM READY - JUST DOWNLOAD THE FILES BELOW

With the hope of creating a connection for the students, the materials feature young Oklahomans that have been directly affected by donation. Kaelyn, of Moore, is a two-time double lung recipient and Kittrick, of Midwest City, was a donor. Both individuals exemplify the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation and it is our hope their stories will inspire others to live life, give life and make the decision.

Live Life. Give Life. Make the decision. Powerpoint Presentation

Click on this image to download the PowerPoint Presentation.

Click on this image to download the poster.

Download the brochures or request printed brochures to be sent to you by emailing your request to LifeShare Marketing.

Download the brochure by clicking on this image.

KITTRICK
ORGAN DONOR
MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA

Kittrick was truly a blessing to his family. For those that knew him best, Kittrick brought so much joy and love into their lives. Kittrick loved life. He enjoyed B.M.X. biking and skateboarding; he could work craigslist like no one’s business! He also had a passion for motorcycles. Kittrick saved all of his paychecks to buy a motorcycle, two in fact; he was so proud of his accomplishments-he was graduating from Midwest City High School, going to college and from there on to the military.

Kittrick was an only child. The day his mother received the call her heart broke. Kittrick was riding his motorcycle when he crashed into a car that turned left in front of him. Kittrick and his motorcycle caught on fire and he suffered third degree burns over half of his body. He later passed away from his injuries. When the doctors gave the family the bad news, they knew what had to be done.

“Kit was a kind, loving young man who would do anything he could to help someone else out. It seems only natural to allow him to continue that legacy in death,” his father said in a statement.

Kittrick gave his family seventeen wonderful years of precious memories; donating his organs meant his love of life could carry on within six grateful recipients.

KAELYN
TWO-TIME DOUBLE LUNG RECIPIENT
MOORE, OKLAHOMA

Kaelyn was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 20 months. With the help of breathing treatments and daily medicine she was able to live a very normal life. Kaelyn was a cheerleader from age six through high school and continued to stay active. Then at the age of 22, she almost lost her life due to unexpected lung failure post-surgery for her gall bladder and kidney stones. READ FULL STORY.