ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 April is National Donate Life Month, and the Legacy Donor Services Foundation is teaming up with the St. Lucie Mets to turn America\u2019s pastime into a powerful platform for awareness.<\/p>\n
Before the first pitch, donor families will be recognized during a pregame ceremony, honoring loved ones who gave the ultimate gift. The night will also feature stories from recipients whose lives were saved or improved through donation.<\/p>\n
Fans can bid on game\u2011worn jerseys in a special auction following the event, with proceeds benefiting Donor Heroes, a nonprofit that awards scholarships to children whose loved ones made life\u2011saving donations.<\/p>\n
Myth Busting:<\/p>\n
Organ donation myths often keep people from registering \u2014 yet the facts speak for themselves:<\/p>\n
One\u00a0donor\u00a0can\u00a0save\u00a0up\u00a0to\u00a0eight\u00a0lives\u00a0and\u00a0improve\u00a0dozens\u00a0more.People\u00a0of\u00a0all\u00a0ages\u00a0can\u00a0become\u00a0donors\u00a0\u2014\u00a0the\u00a0most\u00a0common\u00a0donor\u00a0age\u00a0is\u00a050\u201164.Donation\u00a0does\u00a0not\u00a0affect\u00a0the\u00a0medical\u00a0care\u00a0you\u00a0receive;\u00a0your\u00a0life\u00a0always\u00a0comes\u00a0first.<\/p>\n
With more than 100,000 people nationwide waiting for a life\u2011saving transplant, advocates say every \u201cYES\u201d matters. In 2025, only about 0.55% of people who passed away became donors, making each registered donor crucial.<\/p>\n
How\u00a0to\u00a0Participate:<\/p>\n
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