More receive than give. That’s the reality of donation today. A reality even more pronounced within the African-American population. That’s because the diseases and conditions that can lead to the need for transplants are more prevalent in minority populations. Our African-American Task Force seeks to ease this disparity through community-based grassroots programs aimed at educating African-Americans about donation. And empowering them to increase minority donation rates.
News For You
 Jack Lynch, Gift of Hope’s Director of Community Affairs, will be the guest of legendary radio host Herb Kent (right) for Battle of the Best at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, February 12, on V103 (AM radio). During their battle, Herb and Jack will promote the need for organ and tissue donation in the African-American community by getting listeners to vote for their favorite R&B artists. They also will encourage listeners to register as organ and tissue donors on the Gift of Hope Web site. In addition, commercials promoting donor registration will be aired on V103 (102.7 FM radio ) and streamed on v103.com throughout the program hour.
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African-Americans: Donation Facts
- African-Americans are at increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease—all of which can lead to organ failure and increase the need for organ transplants.
- Kidney failure occurs more frequently among African-Americans than any other race. The nearly 31,000 African-Americans awaiting kidney transplants make up 34 percent of the people on the national kidney transplant waiting list.
- African-Americans make up about 12 percent of the total U.S. population, 29 percent of people waiting for organ transplants, 16 percent of all donors and 21 percent of all those who receive organ transplants.
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10 Ideas To Promote Donation in the Community
Looking for ways to jump-start your donation advocacy efforts in the African-American community? We’ve got just the thing for you.
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