Events planned at IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY for National Donate Life Month

Aprilis National Organ Donor Awareness month. To encourage awareness and to inspire the Ames community to “Keep the Beat … Donate Life,” Iowa State University’s public relations student organization, PRSSA, will host events from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, April 7 and April 14, on ISU’s central campus.

The April 7 event will include organ donation trivia, a dollar per slice pizza sale to raise money for the Iowa Donor Network and a raffle to win a free iPod.

The April 14 event will include “Minute to Win It” games, organ donation trivia and the chance to enter a raffle for a free iPod.

During each event, participants will be asked to pledge a promise to talk about becoming a donor with their families. For more information and to read testimonials from donors and receivers visit the “National Organ Donor Awareness Campaign” Facebook page. To register to become a donor, visit www.IowaDonorRegistry.org or www.donatelife.com.