Donor Information

Few of us regularly contemplate the possibilities or the consequences of an errant driving maneuver or mistake that leads to a fatal accident. A crash of dire proportions may send you off into the great unknown, but it also ignites another seemingly endless set of events into motion for family, friends―and even strangers.

Some 1,200 of those strangers waiting for an organ transplant are in the Wyoming region alone. If you chose to become an organ donor prior to the accident, that decision will have resounding effects on the lives of others waiting for organ and tissue donations.

Of course, for many people the whole concept of being an organ donor is a tough decision fraught with everything from moral, ethical, and religious concerns, but it does have the potential of aiding as many as 50 people. And, the majority of major religious groups from Buddhists to Baptists enthusiastically approve of the practice.

How to Become a Donor

If you are applying for or renewing a driver's license, or obtaining a state ID card at a local exam office you have the opportunity of becoming a donor by simply checking the "yes" box when asked the "Do you want to be an organ and tissue donor?" question on the application form. It is that easy. If you are younger than 18, though, you will need a parent's signature.

The Driver Services Program then places your name into a database that is updated to the Wyoming Donor Registry every 24 hours. The registry guarantees that your wishes will be known to your family at the time of your death.

If you already possess a driver's license but still want to become a donor, you can also sign up directly through the registry. The service provides a wealth of information and answers to those plaguing questions that may trouble prospective donors.