While many would be intimidated by the process of creating legislation for a new state-recognized license plate, McCardell has been working tirelessly to navigate the system and engage advocates in his effort, including Paul Ray (at the time, state legislator, District 13)
“When I pitched the idea to Representative Ray, he was really impressed by this idea, and agreed to sponsor the bill,” said McCardell.
The bill, HB272, was passed by lawmakers during the recent legislative session and paves the way for Utah to have its own DONATE LIFE license plate to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation.
While McCardell is excited that he will be on a very short list of individuals responsible for the creation of a state license plate, what really drives him is the knowledge that he is helping to generate funds and awareness for such an important cause as organ donation and the YesUtah donation registry.
“It’s really important to me. My parents highly encourage it. It can save people’s lives. If you can donate an organ to somebody who needs one, then it could definitely mean a lot to someone,” said McCardell.
