When first-time drivers go to the DMV to apply for their driver's license, it is required to answer the question on the form which asks if they would like to register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor. They have the choice of marking "YES" to be a donor or "NO", not at this time. It is required on the DMV driver's license application and every student needs to be correctly educated.
In 2016, the JJ's Legacy team developed "Got the Dot" in response to this need. Got The Dot has returned to the school campuses and reestablished in-person learning. As we continue to educate students about the importance and need of organ donation, we expose the misconceptions that come with the pink dot on their license.
In the overwhelming success of the Got The Dot Leadership Program, Got The Dot has now branched out to an Executive Student Board and Got The Dot Campus Clubs. With the goals of investing in our community and nurturing the next generation of educated and inspired students, this is the perfect way to bring our community together and create positive lasting change!
Got the Dot High School Leadership Program- The academic year-long club continues to educate students about organ, eye, and tissue donation while providing various independent projects to enhance their leadership skills. To maximize the impact of volunteering and community outreach, students can meet with guest speakers who are medical professionals, recipients of life-saving transplants, and donor families. They also participate in JJ's Legacy's fundraising events, including Grilling and Brewin, the Gala, and Golf, and volunteer their time at other JJ's Legacy community events. The students meet bi-monthly to develop educational and leadership skills and plan the annual Got The Dot Walk-a-Thon. Students will become advocates for organ, eye, and tissue donation among their friends, families, and peers. The culminating project will be a research presentation focused on a campaign to educate Kern County residents about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Students will receive the criteria for their research presentation context and work in teams. Their final campaigns will educate our community about the value of organ, eye, and tissue donation, and they are eligible for scholarship awards.
