Youth Coalition for Organ Donation
New Yorkers helping New Yorkers save lives
People waiting for transplants
New Yorkers on the waitlist
People who die waiting each day
Lives one donor can save
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Our Mission
"Our mission is to encourage more New Yorkers to become organ donors by passing legislation to 'opt-out' rather than 'opt-in' at the DMV."
Right now, when you get your driver's license at the DMV, you have to actively choose to register as an organ donor. We want to flip that default — so everyone is registered unless they choose not to be. This simple change, rooted in behavioral economics, has already saved thousands of lives in countries like Spain, the UK, Austria, and France.
"I think New Yorkers can put their differences aside and realize saving someone's life is really the most important thing you can do."
— Henry McLaughlin, Co-Founder
What If More New Yorkers Registered?
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This is where New York stands today.
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Become a Donor Today
It takes 30 seconds. No forms. No waiting.
Open your phone's messaging app and text "REGISTER" to 57838
As Seen In
Our story has been covered by media outlets across the country
Watch our founder Evan Roden's TEDx talk on youth political engagement and organ donation advocacy.
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Over 3,000 members strong and growing. Young people and those young at heart, coming together to save lives.
Join us in advocating for opt-out organ donation in New York State.
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