Source: LifeBridge Health
Did you know that more than 100,000 people in the United States are in need of organ transplants? It’s true, and according to the Donate Life Americawebsite, “Every 10 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list.” In addition to needing organ transplants, there are thousands of people who also need tissue transplants (to replace skin, bone and heart valves) and cornea transplants (to restore their eyesight).
April is National Donate Life Month, which was created by Donate Life America in 2003 to celebrate life and to promote the importance of organ and tissue donation. Donate Life America consists of organizations across the U.S. that make brochures, media kits, programs and other items to motivate Americans to register as organ donors.
Anyone can become an organ donor, regardless of age, race or medical history. Even if you’re not in the best of health and some of your organs are not functioning as well as others, you still may have organs and tissue that are perfectly fine. You should never disqualify yourself from a donation. If you’re unsure that you can donate, just ask a doctor. Your one-time tissue donation could save up to 50 lives!
Here is a video that highlights the importance of organ donation:
Did you know that more than 100,000 people in the United States are in need of organ transplants? It’s true, and according to the Donate Life Americawebsite, “Every 10 minutes another name is added to the national organ transplant waiting list.” In addition to needing organ transplants, there are thousands of people who also need tissue transplants (to replace skin, bone and heart valves) and cornea transplants (to restore their eyesight).
April is National Donate Life Month, which was created by Donate Life America in 2003 to celebrate life and to promote the importance of organ and tissue donation. Donate Life America consists of organizations across the U.S. that make brochures, media kits, programs and other items to motivate Americans to register as organ donors.
Anyone can become an organ donor, regardless of age, race or medical history. Even if you’re not in the best of health and some of your organs are not functioning as well as others, you still may have organs and tissue that are perfectly fine. You should never disqualify yourself from a donation. If you’re unsure that you can donate, just ask a doctor. Your one-time tissue donation could save up to 50 lives!
Here is a video that highlights the importance of organ donation:
To find out how you can become an organ, eye or tissue donor go to Donate Life America’s Commit to Donation page.
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