Introduction. The Cell, Tissue and Organ Recovery, Storage and Transplantation act of July 1st, 2005 regulates the legal aspects of organ donation and transplantation, however ethical and practical concerns due to the presumed consent are still evident. Its effect is associated with the conversation between doctor and family of the deceased, and question about family’s knowledge of the potential donor’s attitude towards organ donation. The educational program was developed to promote the idea of conscious ex mortuo donation. “Transplantacja jestem na TAK. Podziel się swoją decyzją” (“I say YES to transplantation” “Share your decision with other”) has been carried out in selected schools since 2008. Aim. The aim of the program was to encourage participants to discuss their attitude towards organ donation. In this research, the effect of this program was investigated. A questionnaire survey was administered to program participants. Material and methods. Data was collected from students of technical schools who participated in the program (N = 69), from those who did not participate (N = 62). Results. The results indicate that the aims of the programs were achieved.

Key words: organ transplantation, family, presumed consent.