Almost anyone can be considered a potential donor. Your age and medical history should not influence your decision to become a donor. Medical professionals carefully evaluate what organs or tissues are medically suitable for transplant. The donation will be done at no financial cost to your family. Physicians and other health care professionals will always try to save your life.
Donation becomes possible only after death is declared.
Most religious faiths support organ and tissue donation and many religious leaders nationwide strongly support donation because it brings life and health to another human being. You should talk to your clergy for peace of mind. The best way to ensure your wishes are carried out is to tell your family how strongly you feel about being an organ and tissue donor. It also is very important to sign your driver's license and record your wishes in legal documents, including your Power of Attorney for Health Care.