Nearly 120,000 people in the United States need a lifesaving organ transplant, and 22 people die every day while waiting for a donor organ, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. April, which is National Donate Life Month, is a good time to consider registering as an organ donor.

Although it’s difficult to think about what happens to your body after you die, choosing to become an organ donor may ease those concerns because you are saving other people’s lives. Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions about being a donor. Here are some myths that have been debunked.

One is that medical caregivers do not work as hard to save the lives of organ donors who are in critical condition as they do for others. This is untrue; all medical workers focus on saving the lives of all of their patients. Another myth is that organ donation is against certain religious beliefs. However, most religions, including Islam, Judaism and Roman Catholicism, do not bar organ donation. If you are unsure, speak to a leader in your faith before making a decision. Some people think you can be too old or young to donate. This is also untrue; anyone, even an infant, can be an organ donor. Children under 18 need the permission of a parent or guardian to register.

So, how do you become an organ donor? There are three ways: Sign up for your state’s registry, which can be found at organdonor.gov; fill out an organ donor card at your state’s motor vehicles department and your driver’s license will note your status as a donor; or tell your family members of your wishes.

This month, think about becoming an organ donor and possibly giving someone the gift of life.