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02/13/2025Feb. 14 isn’t just about chocolate and roses. It just so happens that National Donor Day falls on Valentine’s Day, as well as Arizona’s birthday. So, join us in spreading the love!
NATIONAL DONOR DAY
Observed every year Feb. 14, National Donor Day is dedicated to spreading education about organ and tissue donation, as well as recognizing those who have given the gift of life. It is a day to recognize those who received the gift of life through donation, those who are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant, and those who died waiting because an organ was not donated in time.
Help us celebrate National Donor Day by registering to save and heal lives at DonateLifeAZ.org.
COMFORT THROUGH SORROW
Julissa Rose Garcia, a talented softball player, lost her life in December 2016 after an ATV accident. By then, her family already knew how life-changing organ donation can be.
Her uncle, Chris Alvarado, says several of their family members are organ recipients. Although the loss of life is tragic, and Alvardo says that the “grieving always remains,” the family finds comfort knowing Garcia’s spirit lives on. They say they are grateful she was able to help others.
THE LOVE OF GIVING
Help us spread the word, and love!
Is your valentine a lifesaver? Let them know and download a Valentine’s Day greeting card below. ❤️
RENEWED LIFE —A GIFT FROM THE HEART
The renewed life Julissa was able to offer to others is a gift from the heart. You have the choice to do the same.
Register as an organ and tissue donor online today at DonateLifeAZ.org or next time you visit an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Services office or authorized third-party location.