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NHS Organ Donor Register
Tel: 0845 60 60 400 (information line - 24 hours, 365 days a year)
Web: www.uktransplant.org.uk/ukt/how_to_become_a_donor/how_to_become_a_donor.jsp
Over 5000 people in the UK are currently waiting for an organ transplant that could dramatically improve - or even save - their life. Many people die each year before getting the transplant they need. By choosing to carry a donor card or joining the NHS Organ Donor Register, you could help make sure life goes on.
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