While the donor registry is confidential, extensive research shows that organ transplants have a higher rate of success among populations of similar ethnicities. “Currently, there are 1,000 children and adults in Kentucky waiting for a lifesaving transplant. “The data speaks for itself as we take into account the urgency of this effort,” said Allen Gazaway, Multicultural Community Educator for Donate Life KY. KODA says it is crucial to help these communities understand that registering to be an organ donor can help with this shortage and save more lives. In 2020, those within the Black community accounted for 28% of the U.S. We’re encouraging everyone to ‘Be The One’ to help us save lives.”Ĭurrently, there are over 100,000 people across the country awaiting a lifesaving transplant, with someone new added to the national waiting list every 10 minutes.
“Through education, we want everyone to know about the miracle of organ donation and how easy it is to register to be an organ donor. We know we need to do a better job reaching them, and that is why we’ve launched this campaign,” said Shelley Snyder, Executive Director, Kentucky Circuit Clerks’ Trust for Life. “Although these communities are generous and charitable, statistically, they are less likely to register to be an organ donor. Currently, populations from diverse backgrounds make up 60% of the national transplant waiting list however, these are the cultural groups that statistically are less likely to register to be an organ donor. Donate Life KY has launched a new awareness campaign, “Be The One,” which will help raise awareness around organ donation and transplantation within Black communities throughout the state.
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