SACRAMENTO – (INT) – A special California license plate will soon be issued to spread the message that organ and tissue donation saves lives.

The license plate features the pink “DONOR” dot, which also appears on driver licenses and I.D. cards. The plate bears the message “Save Lives! Be an Organ & Tissue Donor.”

Reservations are being taken for the new Pink Dot Plate. Motorists are encouraged to consider reserving one to show support for this life-saving endeavor.

As soon as 7,500 paid reservations have been obtained, production of the colorful plates will begin. Proceeds from the license plates will support Donate Life, California’s statewide outreach and education programs on organ and tissue donation.

Story Date: November 11, 2013