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Santa Clara County proclaims April 2026 Donate Life Month; donors urged to register
Summary
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors proclaimed April 2026 as Donate Life Month and heard remarks from Donor Network West about local and statewide transplant wait lists, urging residents to register as organ donors at DMVs or online.
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Thursday designated April 2026 as Donate Life Month and heard a presentation from Donor Network West urging residents to register as organ donors.
The proclamation, introduced as agenda item 8C, officially encourages county residents to consider organ and tissue donation and recognizes the life‑saving work of donor organizations. A board member said they were "honored to present this proclamation to Donate Life Month and share a few words."
A presenter representing the guest group told the board that "for over 35 years, Donate Life has worked tirelessly" and that the organization's efforts have resulted in about 1,300 organ transplants. The presenter described the ongoing need for donors, saying one in 612 individuals in the county and roughly 100,000 people nationwide are waiting for life‑saving transplants. The presenter added that more than 20,000 patients in California remain on the wait list.
Donor Network West's communication specialist thanked "Supervisor Lee, the entire team and the entire board of supervisors" for proclaiming Donate Life Month and said the board's efforts have helped amplify the message to encourage more people to consider donation. "Every one of us has the power to make a difference by registering as an organ donor at a local DMV office or through the donor website," the specialist said.
The presenters emphasized the practical steps residents can take: registering at a Department of Motor Vehicles office or online through the donor network's website. The remarks framed registration as a concrete way to increase the number of transplants and bring hope to families waiting for organs.
The proclamation presentation concluded with the board presenting the proclamation to the guest representatives and brief expressions of thanks.
The transcript does not record a roll‑call vote on the proclamation item; the board presented and proclaimed Donate Life Month during the meeting.
