BRIDGING LIVES HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Bridging Lives is a 45-minute educational presentation created specifically for high schools by OneLegacy, Southern California’s federally designated transplant donor network. The turn-key presentation delivers factual information about the need for and biology behind organ/tissue transplantation, as well as how the organ donation and allocation process serves this critical social need. By exposing students to this information, we aim to help them:
- acquire a deeper understanding of a complex part of the healthcare system;
- learn how they and their families can potentially benefit from a transplant; and
- gain foundational knowledge that in the coming years will help them make an informed decision as to whether to be an organ and/or tissue donor.
Read what teachers say and students say about OneLegacy's Bridging Lives High School Education Program.
Presentation Elements
- Optional pre-test (with answer key) to gauge students' knowledge base
- PowerPoint presentation by professional staff member(s) from OneLegacy
- Guest appearance by a transplant recipient or donor family member (as available)
- PowerPoint presentation (with our laptop and projector as needed)
- Full-color brochures about organ/tissue donation and the Donate Life California Registry
- Optional extra-credit crossword puzzle (with answer key) to extend lesson
How to Schedule a Presentation
This program has been very effective in several different settings, including multiple combined classes, all-school or grade-specific assemblies, and individual classes of any subject where the topic would be appropriate to discuss.
To schedule a presentation or for more information, please contact Simera Nichols, Youth Education Coordinator at (213) 229-5673 or snichols@onelegacy.org. You may also download a Fax Reply Form to schedule a presentation.