Cancer Prevention, Bone Marrow Registry, and Organ Donation

There are online programs and lessons available for school administrative units to use at no cost for elementary, middle, and high school health education and regular education classes. These programs or lessons provide 1) information that addresses common early symptoms of cancer and prevention strategies, 2) information and resources on bone marrow registry, and 3) information and resources on organ donation.

The Maine legislature passed a H.P. 778 - L.D. 1049, Chapter 41 Resolve directed at educating students regarding common cancer symptoms, the Bone Marrow Registry and organ donation in June 2021.

Cancer Prevention/Awareness

Resources & Links

• Prevent Cancer Foundation Resources and Tools
• Prevent Cancer Foundation Ways to Prevent Cancer
• Prevent Cancer Foundation
• How to Educate Kids About Cancer Prevention
• American Cancer Society Campus & Youth Engagement
• Elementary Lessons
• Cancer Prevention Teacher Resources
• Middle School & High School Lessons
• Cancer Prevention Teacher Resources
• Teenage Cancer Trust Lesson Plans

Bone Marrow Registry

Resources & Links

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Donate Bone Marrow
• Be The Match
• Gift of Life Marrow Registry
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Organ Donation

Resources & Links

• US Health Resources & Services Administration Organ Donor
• Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles Donate Life Organ Donation
• New England Donor Services
• Facts About Organ Donation
• Organ Donation: Don't let these myths confuse you - Mayo Clinic
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Links to organizations and resources are for reference and information only and do not imply endorsement by the Maine Department of Education.