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Now please share your decision with your loved ones, as organ donation can only go ahead with their support. Make sure they know your decision and you know theirs.
Tell them in person
Tips to help you talk to your loved ones about organ donation
Tip 1 - Relax
Take your time. Approach it like you would a normal conversation. Perhaps chat over a cup of tea or when you’re out for a walk together. Start gently.
Tip 2 - Use prompts
Download one of our organ donor cards and use it as a prompt to start talking, or use our pages to find out some key information.
Tip 3 - Find a real life story
Share one of the stories in the section below and explain how you came to your decision, to help someone to live longer, or to give them better quality of life.
Send a private message
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Send an SMS message
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Send a WhatsApp message
Hi,
I have joined the millions of people who have registered as an organ donor, bringing hope to those in need.
It’s important that you know this, please support my decision when the time comes.
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Tell others about signing up as an organ donor
We will send new registrants a donor card but you can also share or print yours here
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