Bruce Johnson and Rafael Aguilar from the Indiana Donor Network and Donate Life Indiana joined us to discuss National Minority Donor Awareness Month.

Throughout August, their organizations are focusing on encouraging Hoosiers from minority communities to learn about the importance of organ donation and sign up to become organ donors.

They also promote healthy living and disease prevention to reduce the need for transplants.

During their visit, Bruce and Rafael shared various props and photos from community events, school presentations, and tabletop items that represent their educational efforts.

These items help illustrate the work they do in multicultural communities to raise awareness and educate about organ donation.

For viewers outside the local area, Bruce and Rafael provided information on how Donate Life Indiana educates minority communities.

They focus on educating about the importance of donation, engaging communities through individual conversations and group presentations, and inspiring people to share their donation decisions with loved ones.

Bruce Johnson discussed the ways Donate Life Indiana encourages Hoosiers from minority communities to consider signing up as organ donors.

He highlighted the challenges faced when educating the Black community about the life-saving impact of organ donation.

Rafael Aguilar shared the challenges encountered while engaging the Hispanic community on this critical issue.

He also talked about the strategies used to counter myths surrounding organ donation.

Founded in 1999, Donate Life Indiana is the state-authorized nonprofit responsible for managing the Indiana organ donor registry.

Their mission is to save lives by creating opportunities for Indiana citizens to become organ and tissue donors.

They strive to raise awareness through public education, advocacy, and community engagement.

For more information about their efforts and how to get involved, visit their website.