Option 2: Ray of Hope: The Jason Ray Story Video and Questions
ESPN’s 15-minute video about Jason Ray, the former mascot for
the University of North Carolina Tarheels.

10 corresponding questions (with answers) also are available to help facilitate a discussion about organ/tissue donation – Download the Ray Of Hope Questions

Option 3: Share Your Life, Share Your Decision Video and Fact Sheet
Donate Life Illinois produced this 15-minute video featuring real students from
Illinois who have been touched by organ/tissue donation.

The accompanying fact sheet will help address myths and misconceptions students may have about donation – Download the Organ/Tissue Donation Fact Sheet

Supplemental Tools:  Donate Life Illinois produced videos and Fact Sheet.  Donate Life Illinois has produced a wide range of videos (3-5 minutes each) of Illinois residents who share their personal story about organ/tissue donation. The Fact Sheet (same as in Option 3) also can be used to supplement any program, and the videos and the Fact Sheet can be used in conjunction with any of the 3 options listed above. 

Donate Life Illinois Videos

Samantha’s Story—Learn about Samantha and how answering one
question can help save many lives.

Open-Hearted—A Heart Recipient’s Letter to her Organ Donor—In June 2007, Melissa received a life-saving heart transplant.  This is Melissa’s letter to her donor, Chloe. 

The Circle of Life—Steve received a double lung transplant after struggling his
whole life with cystic fibrosis.  This is the story of his donor, Kari and how she
reached out and saved his life.

Charles Tillman—View Charles Tillman’s PSA on why he wants you to join the
team and be a registered organ and tissue donor.

Download the Organ/Tissue Donation Fact Sheet