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Materials for 50+ and Senior Audiences

Any age is the right age to sign up as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. Donors have been in their 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. The following materials were specially developed to address the questions that people over the age of 50 have about registering, donation, and transplantation.

 

Brochures

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50+ Brochure: Any Age is the Right Age

 

 

 

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50+ Spanish/English Brochure:

El regalo de la vida es para todas las familias: Donación de órganos, ojos y tejidos para personas de 50 años y más/The Gift of Life for Families Everywhere: Organ, eye, and tissue donation for people 50 and over.

 

 

Print PSAs

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Print PSA: Roxanne

 

 

 

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Print PSA: Eddie’s Abuela

 

 

 

Videos

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You’re Never Too Old (7:03)

This video explains the importance of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor no matter your age. Sandy, Nick, Amalia, Steve, and Roxanne talk about the impact donation has had on their lives and let others know that they are never "too old" to donate.

 

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There’s No Age Limit (3:12)

This short video explains the importance of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor no matter your age. Sandy, Amalia, Steve, and Roxanne share their experiences with donation over age 50, and encourage others to sign up no matter their age.

 

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Roxanne: A New Heart After 50 (2:53)

Roxanne received her life-saving heart transplant at 56 years old. In this short video, she shares her story, tells how she honors her donor, and encourages others to sign up no matter their age.

 

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El regalo de vida: Lo que los hispanos deben saber (2:19)

Amalia es una abuela, madre, esposa y beneficiaria de un trasplante de corazón. En este video, ella y su esposo Eduardo hablan acerca de cuantos Hispanos en los Estados Unidos están esperando un trasplante de órgano, y de lo que usted necesita saber para inscribirse.

 

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Any Age is the Right Age: Donation for People Over 50 (3:30)

Too many people over the age of 50 think they're too old to be organ donors. Not true! Learn more and hear what others think about organ donation for people over 50.

 

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Any Age is the Right Age: The Doctors’ Viewpoint (2:28)

A transplant surgeon and transplant psychologist offer their opinion about people over 50 donating the gift of life.

 

 

Web Materials

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Web Banner: Any Age is the Right Age

This video explains the importance of registering as an organ, eye, and tissue donor no matter your age. Sandy, Nick, Amalia, Steve, and Roxanne talk about the impact donation has had on their lives and let others know that they are never "too old" to donate.

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Radio PSAs

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:60, :30, and :15 radio spots:  50s...60s...70s... and beyond. Any age is the right age to sign up to be an organ donor

 

 

 
Real Stories of Donation

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Amalia: Heart Recipient

"If not for her heart transplant, Amalia would have missed watching her family grow up….”

Read Amalia's full story >