Sometimes, myths and misconceptions about organ, eye and tissue donation can prevent someone from registering as a donor, according to Organdonor.org. You can help bust the myths about organ donation – and help save lives – by learning and sharing these facts.

Unfortunately, many may never get the long-awaited, encouraging call stating that a suitable donor organ – and a second chance of life – has been found.

In 1992, my wife, Carol, was diagnosed with hyper-tense kidneys: high blood pressure caused by poor kidney function, which was made worse by her high blood pressure.

When Brother Mark Nolf, New Bethlehem Lodge No. 522, signed up to be an organ donor as a teenager, he never imagined that he would one day be the recipient of a life-saving organ.