DHR Health Celebrates National Donate Life Month With Two Proclamations

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Hidalgo County and Cameron County officials officially declared April as "National Donate Life Month" in separate events, highlighting DHR Health's commitment to promoting organ donation and saving lives. Courtesy Image
Hidalgo County and Cameron County officials officially declared April as “National Donate Life Month” in separate events, highlighting DHR Health’s commitment to promoting organ donation and saving lives. Courtesy Image
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DHR Health and DHR Health Brownsville participated in two proclamation events in honor of “National Donate Life Month,” which is aimed at raising awareness of the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation, as well as honoring organ donors and their families.

On April 2, 2024, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez and Commissioners held a proclamation at the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court, where Hidalgo County Judge officially declared the month of April as “National Donate Life Month in Hidalgo County.” This proclamation served as a testament to DHR Health’s commitment to promoting organ donation and saving lives.

Additionally, DHR Health Brownsville partnered with Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. and Commissioners for a second proclamation event on April 9, 2024, at the Cameron County Courthouse. The event reaffirmed DHR Health’s dedication to spreading awareness about the critical need for organ, eye, and tissue donation and recognizing the selfless donors who give the gift of life.

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Additionally, DHR Health Brownsville partnered with Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. and Commissioners for a second proclamation event on April 9, 2024. Courtesy Image

DHR Health encourages the public to consider organ donation and have conversations with their loved ones about their wishes regarding donation. For more information about organ donation or to register, please visit the Donate Life Texas website at https://www.donatelifetexas.org/.

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