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First, on behalf of all our coalition partners and Secretary of State Jesse White, I’m proud to announce that in June we reached our initial goal of 3.5 million registrations! This is a huge accomplishment for everyone and a true demonstration of Illinois residents taking action in support of donation. Most important, thank YOU! Lives are not saved without the support of selfless registered donors like yourself.

As you already know, the need for lifesaving organs continues to rise with the national transplant waiting list quickly approaching 100,000. Our efforts do not stop here. We have set a new campaign goal of registering 5 million Illinoisans by April 30, 2009, and we need your help! Take a moment to check out what we’ve got going on with our active online community, events and recap of the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games.

Until next time, don’t forget to Tell-A-Friend to register and thank you again for your support of our lifesaving mission.

Dave Bosch
Donate Life Illinois Campaign Chair

Have a MySpace or Facebook profile? Do you like to blog? Check out the links below to jump in on Donate Life Illinois’ online conversation and help spread the word about the importance of organ donation!

1. The Donate Life Illinois Blog has moved. Subscribe to the new
   blog to stay in tune with the latest news.

2. Join Donate Life Illinois’ fan page on Facebook or our MySpace network.

3. Email around the link or embed one of our YouTube videos on
   your profile or blog.

4. Host a banner on your website, profile or blog.

When you’re not online, come out and enjoy some fun in the sun with Donate Life Illinois. Check out the events calendar to find out what’s going on in your area.

Don’t see an event in your area but want to schedule one? Submit your program request!

48 athletes and more than 120 supporters around Illinois travelled to Pittsburg, PA in June to compete in the 2008 U.S. Transplant Games. With 13 different sporting competitions, these Olympic-style games unite thousands of transplant recipients across the country to celebrate life and honor their donor families. Team Illinois brought home dozens of medals in the individual and double events, including two bronze medals in team volleyball and 3-on-3 basketball. Visit Team Illinois’ website for event photos and to register for the 2010 U.S. Transplant games in Madison, Wisconsin.

Thanks for helping us to save lives!