Florida Drivers Handbook |
1.10. Organ Donor Program / Voluntary Contributions
Florida Organ and Tissue Donor Program
Through the miracle of transplantation, many people
are living healthy, productive lives. However, the need
for donated organs and tissues continues to outpace the
supply. Right now, there are thousands who would be helped
if more of us became organ and tissue donors. Organ and
tissue donations provide each of us with a special opportunity
to help others.
Donation of vital organs and tissues can save lives where
no other hope is available. Heart, liver, lung and kidney
transplants save lives everyday. Additionally, bone, skin
and cornea transplants often restore sight and save burn
victims.
How Can You Help?
Voluntary Contributions
When you are applying for a driver license or identification
card you may voluntarily contribute to the following special
trust funds:
Election Campaign - $5 minimum to be transferred
to the Election Campaign Financing Trust Fund.
Florida Organ and Tissue Donor Education and Procurement
Trust Fund - $1 minimum for organ and tissue donor
education and for maintaining the organ and tissue donor
registry.
Florida Council of the Blind - $1 minimum
to the Florida Council of the Blind.
Prevent Blindness of Florida - $1 minimum
to prevent blindness and preserve the sight of the residents
of the State of Florida.
Hearing Research Institute - $2 minimum
for infant hearing screening in Florida.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International
- $1 minimum contribution.
Children's Hearing Help Fund - $1 minimum
contribution.
