Did you know that African Americans are the largest group of people of color in need of an organ transplant? Currently, there are 37,187 African Americans waiting on the organ transplant list in the United States and 427 in Minnesota.
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for an open dialogue about organ, eye and tissue donation and how we all can save lives.
The #TalkDonation team will be in North Minneapolis at NOC this Friday. Hear poetry from Hawona Sullivan Janzen. See artwork ...
Did you know that African Americans are the largest group of people of color in need of an organ transplant? Currently, there are 37,187 African Americans waiting on the organ transplant list in the United States and 427 in Minnesota.
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for an open dialogue about organ, eye and tissue donation and how we all can save lives.
The #TalkDonation team will be in North Minneapolis at NOC this Friday. Hear poetry from Hawona Sullivan Janzen. See artwork by Ron Brown. Participate in live mural-painting by Peyton & John. Enjoy delicious food provided by Chef Cheo Smith. Community organizer De’Arreon Robinson will also be present to speak with the community. This will be a celebratory event and we hope to see you there.
This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
For more information, please visit www.talkdonation.org or call 612.800.6100
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#TalkDonation is a community-generated media campaign featuring messages developed by and for the Twin Cities' African American community to promote organ, eye and tissue donation. The campaign will highlight the work of local artists, stories of impact, conversations, media and an event series - The Best of Us.
See the #TalkDonation artist roster here: http://www.talkdonation.org/artists/
The ultimate purpose of #TalkDonation is to save lives in the African American community. We are compassionate advocates who believe that Black lives really do matter. The health and well-being of the African American community is a priority, and we are working to ensure donation information, resources and support are available to all people.
We believe all donors hold the power to make a difference in the lives of others through the life-saving gift of registering as organ, tissue and eye donors.
We encourage you to share stories because now is the time to have the conversation about donation.
Find more facts & stats here: http://www.talkdonation.org/about/facts-and-stats/
