April is National Donate Life Month and Michigan needs donors

More than 90 people are saved by an organ donation every day in the United States.

With more than 100,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list, there is a need for organ donors. According to Gift of Life Michigan, someone registered to be an organ donor can save up to eight lives and potentially heal more than 100.

Read: How do I sign up to become an organ and tissue donor?

People can register to donate organs, tissue and eyes at the end of their life to someone in need of a transplant. They can also explore a “living donation” -- or giving a kidney or part of their liver to someone in need while both individuals are living.

Michiganders can enroll using the Online Michigan Organ Donor Registry or sign up for organ donation when renewing or requesting a replacement license or state ID card.

Gift of Life Michigan, an organization that facilitates organ and tissue donations, works with the Michigan Secretary of State to grow and maintain the registry, you can click here to learn more and to sign up to become a donor.