Did you check the organ donation box on your last driver’s license renewal? Reporter Dan Stork tells why it’s important…
Through the miracle of tissue and organ transplantation, thousands of lives are saved, and the quality of life for hundreds of others, is greatly improved. In fact, transplantation is one of modern medicine’s true triumphs. But the true miracle workers are the donors themselves.
Every three hours, someone in the United States dies because of the shortage of donor organs. Every 18 minutes, another name is added to the thousands awaiting organ or organs. You can help resolve this national health shortage by learning the facts about organ donation, make a personal decision about donation, then tell your family about your decision. It’s also important to remember that all the costs involved in organ and tissue donation are the responsibility of the organ procurement organization. Letting family know your wishes, and signing a donor card also signifies your commitment to organ and tissue donation. A single donor can help more than 50 people, so remember, the gift of organs and tissue is truly a gift of life.
ORGAN DONATION: ITS IMPORTANT
