According to Donate Life statistics, 19,000 of the 108,000 people waiting for transplants in the U.S. are Hispanic.
“If we have more Spanish-speaking volunteers who could help spread the message to other Spanish-speaking people, we could save the lives of many. Everyday, 18 people die waiting for a transplant. Volunteers can help save their lives and make a difference by joining the cause to encourage others to register as donors”, said Raiza Mendoza, Latino Affairs Coordinator for Gift of Hope.
Those who have doubts about registering to become a volunteer can visit the Gift of Hope Red de Donantes de Organos y Tejidos page on Facebook to find answers to commonly asked questions. Additionally, visitors can register as a volunteer and donor, and tell his or her story of how donation has affected his or her life. All of the information on the Facebook page is in Spanish.
For more information, call the Spanish-language phone line (877) 577-3747 or register at http://www.giftofhope.org/espanol>giftofhope.org/espanol.
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