There was a recent presentation at my son's high school regarding organ and tissue donation. It brought up lots of conversation at the dinner table. Here are some facts: A new name is added to the natural transplant waiting list every 14 minutes. About 16 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant. One organ donor can save the life of at least eight people. Donation and transplantation can save lives, yet the need for organs far exceeds the supply. There were over 23,000 transplants last year and over 12,000 donors. Thousands of more critically ill patients could been helped if more organs were available. How can you become a donor? Tell your family your decision. It's that simple. Those who want to become donors may also indicate their decision on their driver's license or carry a donor card. Regardless of previous medical conditions, most people can become organ donors. Organ donation is a gift that proves hope can come out of a tragedy...out of death, new life.
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:12-13).
If you are not a donor, why not consider it?
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