Stories of Hope
BE A HERO
Ways to register.
Become an organ, eye and tissue donor today.
Register Online
Complete the BMV’s online form with a valid Ohio driver’s license or state identification card.
Visit the BMV
Say “YES” when you receive or renew your driver’s license or state identification card.
Enroll by Mail
Complete and send in the Donor Registry Form.
Stories of Hope
Saving and Healing Lives through Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation
Behind every organ, eye and tissue donation is a life-changing story waiting to be told. We asked recipients, donor families and advocates to have a heart to heart with us about the power of donation using #MyHeartToHeart. Here’s what they had to say:
ADVOCATES
“My favorite part of my job is being the rainbow after the storm,”
- Nadine, transplant coordinator
RECIPIENTS
“Thank you is simply not enough.”
- Payton, heart recipient
DONOR
“He left an incredible legacy behind.” -Nikki, mother
- Luke, organ donor
RECIPIENTS
"It takes an incredible person to share this act of love."
- Renee & Sarah, kidney recipients
RECIPIENTS
"I appreciate every additional day I've been given."
- Afatamah, liver recipient
DONORS
"We find comfort in knowing Alex gave life to people and they continue to live a full life because of him."
- Julie & Ron, parents
Alex, organ donor
DIED WAITING
"Our hopes for a larger family were put on hold."
- Rhonda, wife
Rob, died waiting