Students Saving Lives
Operation Donation empowers teens to become passionate advocates for organ, eye & tissue donation; educating their peers and inspiring a culture of compassion, hope and action. What makes this program so powerful? It’s led by students, for students. Youth-Led. Life-Saving. Legacy-Making.
Through peer-to-peer education, student advocates spark meaningful conversations about the importance of donation and encourage others to register when they apply for a driver’s license or state ID. Each participating school receives a starter kit, exclusive resources and one-on-one support from our team.
Together, we co-create school-based awareness efforts from creative campaigns and donor drives to campus-wide events that truly connect with the student body. Every effort is student-driven, allowing advocates to use their voices, talents and leadership to make a difference. We celebrate and honor their efforts with awards, certificates and recognition for the creativity, enthusiasm and measurable impact of their work. Because when students lead, lives can be saved.
Want to bring Operation Donation to your school? We’re here to help you get started! Reach out to us at info@organawareness.org.
Shay honors her dad’s transplant journey by teaching students about donation — and you can help too!
Why Join Operation Donation?
- Earn volunteer or service hours for school credit
- Strengthen your college and job applications with leadership and advocacy experience
- Receive an official letter of recognition from Legacy Donor Foundation
- Team up with a Teacher Advocate to start a Donor Awareness Club on your school campus
- Take on a leadership role and become a change maker in your school and community
- Learn how your voice and actions can help reduce the transplant waiting list and give hope to those in need
- Gain the tools and confidence to talk about health, decision-making and the power of saying “yes” to being a registered donor
Design and lead creative awareness activities that fit your school’s unique culture. Past student-led projects have included:
- Donor Drive Days with free bracelets or stickers for those who sign up
- “Blue & Green” Spirit Days for National Donate Life Month
- Morning announcements sharing real transplant stories
- Poster contests or chalk-the-walk campaigns with donor facts
- Bake sales, raffles or fundraiser events to support donation awareness
- Got a new idea? We welcome your creativity and look forward to hearing how you’d like to make an impact.
Every conversation starts with you. Every decision to register could save a life. Be the reason someone gets a second chance.
In-School Programs
