RICHMOND, Va., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Donate Life America (DLA) announced today that it has partnered with PGA TOUR golfer and two-time heart transplant recipient Erik Compton on a new educational campaign, "Play Through with Erik Compton," which is supported by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. "Play Through" aims to raise public awareness of organ donation and urge Americans to consider becoming organ donors.
"Last year, Donate Life America achieved a significant milestone when the 100 millionth American registered to become an organ donor," said David Fleming, president and CEO of Donate Life America. "One of our goals in 2012 is to build on that success and register an additional 20 million donors. In his rookie year on the PGA TOUR, Erik's incredible story will reach golf fans, sports enthusiasts and beyond, and we hope inspire them to sign up today to save lives."
"Off the golf course, organ donation is a topic that is very personal to me, which is why I am so excited to be partnering with Donate Life America," said Compton. "I hope that by sharing my experience with others, Americans can see for themselves how important it is to learn the facts about organ donation and consider taking the next step of registering to become an organ donor."
"Play Through" will travel to five cities in the United States in 2012, highlighting the importance of organ donation and educating the public on how to register to become a donor.
Read more: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/donate-life-america-teams-up-with-pga-tour-golfer-and-two-time-heart-transplant-recipient-erik-compton-to-raise-organ-donation-awareness-2012-05-15
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