McMillan Urges Inverclyde to Sign Up to Save A life

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today added his support to the campaign to get Scots to sign up to the Organ Donor Register.

Three people needlessly die each day waiting for a transplant - and all Scots have the power to make a difference.

Mr McMillan said;

"It's important that people in Inverclyde are aware of the Organ Donor Register and they sign up.

"Signing up to the register is a positive commitment and means that someone's life could be transformed by receiving an organ transplant.

"Therefore, it's vital that people in Inverclyde take note of the upcoming campaign and if they feel they are willing to make a difference then they should sign up to the Organ Donor Register."

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Background

The 40 second TV commercial - Spare Clare - will run on STV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 from today for four weeks. Billboard posters will also be used throughout Scotland.

The campaign also features direct marketing, online advertising and a radio promotion - the Great Donate - which will run on all Scottish Bauer Radio stations.

A leaflet is being sent to GP surgeries, pharmacies and libraries explaining the way the law in Scotland emphasises the importance of fulfilling people's wishes to donate their organs for transplantation. To sign up to the Organ Donor Register, go to: http://www.blogger.com/www.infoscotland.com/organdonor or text LIFE to 61611.