There are many myths and misconceptions about organ and tissue donation. Here are the facts:

• A doctor’s first priority is to save your life, whether you are a donor or not.
• People of all ages and medical histories can be donors. Medical suitability is determined case-by-case, at the time of death.
• All major religions support organ, eye and tissue donation as an act of charity.
• There is no cost to the donor’s family for donation.
• It is illegal to buy and sell organs and tissue for transplant in the US.