Our Accomplishments
202,250+
students educated about organ, eye, and tissue donation.
115+
SODA chapters on campuses across the US.
11,500+
students registered as organ, eye, and tissue donors.
Student Testimonials
"Being the founder and a member of SODA has positively impacted my life because it has allowed me to explore organ donation as a passion of mine and share it with others around me."
"SODA has given me a stage on which I can support something I’ve always been passionate about."
"SODA has shown me that following my passion not only is beneficial for me, but can help so many people. I have grown as a leader while also knowing that what I am doing is helping save lives."
A Few of Our Partners
The Urgent Need for Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Advocacy
16
Every day, 16 people die without a life-saving transplant.
8
Every 8 minutes, someone is added to the transplant waiting list.
8+
One organ, eye, and tissue donor can save 8 lives and heal the lives of 75+ people.
Source: Donate Life America
![It's not too late—you can still win exclusive keychains by playing our new National Donate Life Month BINGO!
Get your BINGO card and learn more ➡️ Link in bio.
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![@steinbrennersoda brought their community together to celebrate new beginnings and the gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation with a team-bonding egg hunt.
Way to go, Warriors, for making advocacy fun and festive this season 🐣
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![Please help us welcome SODA at @duquesneuniversity to our growing network! 🎉 We're excited to work with @coredonatelife to support these student leaders.
[Accessibility image description: A green graphic with the Duquesne University logo in the middle. "Welcome" is wrapped around the top left of the logo. At the bottom of the graphic, it says, "in collaboration with" followed by CORE's logo.]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/490615770_18159077332345387_5935220480040028977_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=p6osBH55lLgQ7kNvwFD9hHP&_nc_oc=AdmYZFHKUQ8sCsWN1FMhIdKpMLwHhD3xzpR6dANUFf_uENq1LDu5SzbN7MzbLBerZDY&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfEenLcIHA-z74ut5wxRQ9XQwM_4IWydxQBFySY9FlyJCw&oe=680CB259)
![Want to win $1,000 for your passion and impact? Apply by June 15th at sodanational.org/scholarships!
This year’s lineup includes:
🎁 Daniel Gives Back Scholarship (one winner)
🎓 HBCU Donation Advocacy Scholarship (five winners)
📣 Student Advocacy Scholarship (five winners)
Huge thanks to our generous sponsors, @daniel.gives.back and @second.chance.fund, for making these scholarships possible and supporting the next generation of donation advocates.
[Accessibility image description: A tan graphic titled "2025 Scholarship Applications are Live!" The graphic has a picture of Chelsea, a former scholarship winner, labeled, "Host an organ, eye, and tissue donation advocacy event and get $1,000 like Chelsea from Hampton University!" It also says, "Win the Daniel Gives Back Scholarship, HBCU Donation Advocacy Scholarship, or Student Advocacy Scholarship. Apply by June 15th." ]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491469823_18158992549345387_868265289667438631_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=BfGaP6UKKY0Q7kNvwEA6yjS&_nc_oc=AdmbjskOPFhEWkh0LU-S8mzOa1h34SFGmCkl4FXN4Ois_pl8XPjw0mEd3PjPfghQGY0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfGJ6oeOAdl2LGWe2dadOI5SF5PgN-HXOsfouUCFJuUytA&oe=680CB7C8)
![Let's celebrate National Donate Life Month together!
Be sure to tag us in any pictures from your April celebrations.
[Accessibility image description: A bird-themed blue graphic that reads, "SODA wants to see your National Donate Life Month pictures!"]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/491425305_18158915725345387_1112927561492068358_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=AWs8E2D6sMMQ7kNvwESoaRu&_nc_oc=AdmEy0XXsyXqqR9pp80xw1k7knm6K2ULoVRLUFABhfu78I99weL6a2RNTP1jiKydiic&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfFqge8S0bz4NU9TCTq20abu-otAiNDET1Y6-WuNZsGQfQ&oe=680CAF1B)
![Sophia shared SODA's student engagement wisdom in the latest OPO podcast episode!
Listen now 🎧 Link in our bio.
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![📣 Students, Donate Life Month resources are waiting for you at the link in our bio!
While you're there, don't forget to check out our BINGO challenge and win exclusive key chains.
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![We're so proud of @soda.chelseahighschool 👏
Recently, they promoted organ, eye, and tissue donation with their OPO, @legacyofhopeal, at the HOSA Alabama State Leadership Conference.
📸: @_reganmoore_
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![We’re so proud to welcome SODA at @iupedu to our network! 👏 Together with @coredonatelife, let’s inspire more life-saving action.
[Accessibility image description: A green graphic with the IUP logo in the middle. "Welcome" is wrapped around the top left of the logo. At the bottom of the graphic, it says, "in collaboration with" followed by CORE's logo.]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/487774471_18158037664345387_1176686221108366587_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=BrVg_GoTQn4Q7kNvwGR6TPb&_nc_oc=Adl0QN7MkyOH3yEYDKPfe-4S65ipa7bMiKT2Ovqnx9Y049DQJbTlaCkc2jJjky4HLpc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfGeXUCir84vipgbWpi0xBMTcZ1HWWFmwcp_EJso0zc-cQ&oe=680CB05C)
![Let’s celebrate SODA at @pennpride365 joining our mission! 🎉 Thank you, @donatelifein, for supporting these student advocates.
[Accessibility image description: A tan graphic with the Penn High School logo in the middle. "Welcome" is wrapped around the top left of the seal. At the bottom of the graphic, it says, "in collaboration with" followed by Donate Life Indiana's logo.]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/488467170_18157964338345387_9060859140178493216_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=qNfFIswqDycQ7kNvwF9BGda&_nc_oc=AdkVgUU4iTGavCZS-TYC3lyQUgGLgu7hmLXc5cMc2WdXUfgY6YUsapX3mC0qxT-VpJU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfHTdP8VIvpq20UmMIUz9kebClTB4ZY_maGHGVGYO1nFWQ&oe=680CD13D)
![Happy National Donate Life Month! We're excited to let life sing with our students throughout April 🐦
Students, head to our NDLM guide to plan events and participate in our first-ever April challenge → Link in bio.
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![This past Friday, we celebrated @sodauwmadison's recent event with their OPO in our weekly newsletter 🎉
Missed this email? Join our mailing list at sodanational.org/mailinglist
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![Chapter leaders, are you ready to make an impact beyond your chapter? Apply to be a Student Liaison to SODA National’s Board of Directors!
As a Student Liaison, you’ll:
✓ Represent student voices at the national level
✓ Gain leadership and networking experience
✓ Help shape the future of student-led advocacy
This one-year, non-voting volunteer position is open to current high school, college, and graduate SODA students.
Apply now using the link in our bio.
[Accessibility image description: A green graphic with a laptop surrounded by scrapbook-style decorations. SODA's "Join Our Team" page is displayed on the laptop.]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483923415_18155850964345387_5152501340320344858_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=oA8ajlMrHtgQ7kNvwFeh9nR&_nc_oc=Adl7QGKudXW2oqC3000T8LfUpezrF8fIpYin9At8Ig4STM5N6rMuSTEZ_6_L__TN_K8&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfGAO1qBSPtEkh3YzzCHOCyc8hR1sZCN5rAyXirUfcREBA&oe=680CB21C)
![SODA chapter leaders, we’ve got something special for you! We’re giving away free copies of Permission to Thrive by Susan Angel Miller.
This book shares the story of Laura Miller, the inspiration behind SODA, and how one family's decision to donate turned tragedy into a life-saving impact. Don't miss out on this inspiring read!
📖 Request your free copy now (only available for active SODA chapter leaders) at the link in our bio.
[Accessibility image description: A tan graphic featuring the Permission to Thrive cover. The bottom reads, "Chapter leaders, get your free copy!"]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483193895_18155416327345387_3562446825051307755_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=mqPIthL5oj0Q7kNvwECd2xm&_nc_oc=AdmMSO-l_Huyc0QpFRa-6gRDOJKk3lUmP1nixFf653Xyqy9o8PVm6v3V9L1YSYJXVBM&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfGjJ_ZGmyNhNeSZiIO2UqyBEC0UzPIuyswhzNLSHHcVGw&oe=680CB64A)
![A huge welcome to @townviewsoda! 🎉 With @swtransplant by our side, we’re ready to help these students save lives.
[Accessibility image description: A blue graphic with the Townview Health Professions logo in the middle. "Welcome" is wrapped around the top left of the logo. At the bottom of the graphic, it says, "in collaboration with" followed by STA's logo.]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482945177_18155334913345387_6047165748224550366_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=5DTPPiYNHBsQ7kNvwGlL5me&_nc_oc=AdkPBZilcDl_R7ATzXpbDWqtaVrSp1uKMbyYggVc_gGW9Ui8BdxApe-Ncnu9XgVlK9Q&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfF6BiVDZLmUmgj2H7XL8LnW0XhGOGIuGGEzsJhHtkmdog&oe=680CB3B6)
![The Miller family has turned their grief into a powerful force for good.
After the sudden passing of their daughter and sister, Laura, they chose to donate her organs—saving a life and inspiring a movement. SODA was founded in Laura’s memory, and her mom, Susan Angel Miller, shares their journey in Permission to Thrive.
This profoundly moving book explores loss, resilience, and the strength to grow through adversity 📖 Get your copy and be inspired. Link in bio.
[Accessibility image description: A picture collage with pictures of Sara Miller, Permission to Thrive, and the Miller family.]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/481892570_18154804582345387_1892540105448971630_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=VfDGPFzFBEwQ7kNvwElwe5G&_nc_oc=AdlHKFgMRkQhHYs3fNXa5qlhmDAxy1qzcAhWFEhTS_qTiK3MOdREq2Vz2D57V1lBMqE&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfEaZMXzVSFY2AEcNldpRAorbi8xYuS4zqIesf-bPRfN8A&oe=680CCDC8)
![Hey OPOs, have you seen the news?
SODA has launched a podcast with the latest student engagement tips on YouTube. Tune in now ➡️ Link in bio!
[Accessibility image description: A green graphic with a pair of headphones surrounded by doodles reads, "SODA's new OPO podcast is live! Listen on YouTube."]](https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482152306_18154718587345387_1495452125867169341_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=sOEdhMJWuAMQ7kNvwEC2Sgn&_nc_oc=Adm588NpfXhCLbw-e6AoKJbUVt65rbBDoIZXNtb6fR_3fO1Q58L2uQaBMM-1Nsl0X7w&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfG8c_9wBr8mBYc8u7_rPpfZK31n7eEkiZTInDuBjLWXQw&oe=680CBD29)
![Today, we're welcoming SODA at @uofwyoming 🤗 Cheers to our first Wyoming chapter and a growing partnership with Donor Alliance and @donatelifewy!
[Accessibility image description: A tan graphic with the University of Wyoming logo in the middle. "Welcome" is wrapped around the top left of the seal. At the bottom of the graphic, it says, "in collaboration with" followed by Donor Alliance's logo.]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482021113_18154613296345387_3282250468720040689_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=XXBgspHbZGoQ7kNvwEwLWq4&_nc_oc=Adm1mzt-XW6Cp1NMAZtzmK8WWg5Tv64Bn-Fii9MrI-g_Qtrvthuu2dq-OITAV6Z-2Po&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfEMm6I7QOw1AQYr0PxwuUBaVYBWJ76D_eaWCfDRzKXGtg&oe=680CD56F)
![Kidney disease impacts Black communities at a higher rate, and 26,556 Black patients are currently waiting for a transplant. That’s 14.67% of the national kidney transplant list.
More registered donors mean more second chances. Let’s work together to close the gap and bring hope to those in need! 💙
[Accessibility image description: A Black History Month graphic from @amat.info that reads, "Black recipients currently account for 26,556 of the kidney transplant waiting list, representing approximately 14.67% of all kidney transplant waiting recipients."]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/482141446_18154510489345387_1736650987458144973_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=zZNWyTafwBMQ7kNvwEjazEs&_nc_oc=AdnKXtx4K2K-GEHhvt4E3IcNdd1MEBbds_7K_UFiuF9ufTqk5TzZ_Wq6KFFMk1LAndc&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfG9zNmUyzJTbcgmF0yjjrbabKuC77dgikSruSun3xObdg&oe=680CC3CB)
![Our students loved celebrating Donor Day earlier this month 💌
@soda_xthmemphis spread the word about donation on Valentine's Day with these adorable and on-theme treats.
[Accessibility image description: A picture of two students holding up lollipops. The lollipops have a note that says, "Get the heart!" with an illustration of a driver's license.]](https://scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/481723784_18154387528345387_450483907054534698_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=jHeBOxusolEQ7kNvwELRwvU&_nc_oc=AdmyroOY7QKFJzyrQ-L72-RuB022q_J7vPqAF2t01szuBD-4wpXtnFPq2TOnIGeQtwI&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=2YetxLftIbF0wf1kJByanQ&oh=00_AfEyg9S3e46CMyM_O5iSI6Dg8ZXmdMxj9bOffQidOWBc7w&oe=680CB44A)
![It's time to celebrate our students' impressive impact on donor registration 🎉
Throughout 2024, our students registered 3,657 people as organ, eye, and tissue donors, bringing our total number of people registered to 11,547. This impact is life-saving!
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![Looking for something to tune into during your next study break? SODA's got you covered!
There are two great recordings on our YouTube channel:
🎓 The 2024 Scholarship Awards Ceremony
🎉 The Spring 2025 Semester Kick Off Party
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![As promised, we are thrilled to welcome @up.soda! This is our first chapter with @cascadelifealliance, and we can't wait to kick off our partnership with such an impressive group of advocates 👏
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![We love it when students level up their advocacy by going from event hosts to chapter leaders!
Here's a sneak peek at one of our newest chapters, @up.soda, whose members are already event pros 🤗 An official welcome post is coming soon.
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![This is a full-circle moment 🎉 Join us in welcoming SODA at @uabheersink, founded by two incredible SODA alumni!
Their journey inspires us, and we’re thrilled to support them alongside @legacyofhopeal.
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![Right now, 28,527 Black patients are waiting for a life-saving transplant—that’s 27.28% of the national waiting list. The need for organ donation in Black communities is critical.
Let’s raise awareness, register as donors, and support those in need. Together, we can save lives! 💙
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