OSWEGO COUNTY – Oswego County Clerk Terry Wilbur reminds residents of the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation in recognition of National Donate Life Month in April.
“Here in Oswego County, we’re proud to have one of the higher donorships in the region,” said Wilbur. “However, the need for donors is still great as upwards of 10,000 New Yorkers need a life-saving transplant right now. It’s also important to remember that becoming a donor has a lasting impact on many people as one organ donor can save up to eight lives.
“We encourage anyone considering becoming an organ donor to visit one of our DMV offices and register,” he continued. “It’s a simple, free and convenient process and our friendly staff is always happy to help with enrollment.”
Anyone aged 16 and over can join the New York State Donate Life Registry, regardless of their medical history. There is no cost to the donor’s family for organ and tissue donation, and donor status does not interfere with medical care.
Those interested in becoming a donor can sign up at any Oswego County DMV office. People who are registered as organ donors will have a heart or other symbol on their driver’s license indicating their donor status.
Oswego County DMV has three locations, each open from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Oswego DMV office is open until 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays.
- Oswego: 384 E. River Rd., 315-349-8300
- Fulton: 200 N. Second St., 315-591-9136
- Pulaski: 2 Broad St., 315-298-6521
For more information about DMV services, including registering to become an organ donor, visit the Oswego County DMV website at oswegocounty.com/government/county_clerk/department_of_motor_vehicles.php.
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