Around 19 people will die today waiting for an organ transplant. Over 112,000 people are on waiting lists to receive an organ. Prisoners want to help.
9,765 inmates in one county alone have signed up to donate. 78% of another state’s death row respondents want to donate if executed. The author is one of them. But the prison and transplant communities won’t allow it.
This book explains the controversy, examines the opposing viewpoints and proves that every roadblock and reason for denying such donations is outdated and needlessly costing more innocent lives. With over 2 million prisoners, voluntary inmates could have a dramatic impact on the organ shortage in the U.S.
Whether you need an organ or want to give one, whether you work in the transplant community or in the criminal justice system, or if you simply find this topic worthy of consideration, this is a vital read.
The proceeds from this publication will be used solely to support growth of the nonprofit organization GAVE (Gifts of Anatomical Value from Everyone). Through research and education on the modern realities and benefits of prisoner organ donation, GAVE is committed to providing those who need organs an increased chance at survival.
Neither the author not any other prisoner will benefit monetarily from this effort.
Story source: http://www.beyond-ability.com/donation/the-forsaken-gift-of-life-an-expose-of-the-pointless-ban-on-prisoner-organ-donation
{Register to be an organ,eye and tissue donor. To learn how, www.donatelife.net or www.organdonor.gov}
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