5 Reasons To Become an Organ Donor
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One organ donor can save up to eight lives.
Wondering about becoming an organ donor? In honor of National Donor Day, February 14, here are five great reasons to go ahead and register.
1. There's a great need. The United States Department of Health & Human Services estimates that nearly 117,000 people are in need of a donated organ, and that 18 of those people will die each day while waiting to receive one.
2. Every donor counts. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services states that a single organ donor can save up to eight lives.
3. There's very likely nothing that would make you an unsuitable candidate for organ donation. You're not too young or too old to be an organ donator, all races and ethnicities can donate, and very few health concerns (HIV infection, active cancer, systemic infection) make you ineligible to donate.
4. You may inspire friends and family to give the gift of life as you help neighbors.Tell family and friends about your decision, and they may be interested in doing the same. And know that in approximately 3 out of 4 instances, an organ donator ends up helping someone in their local community.
5. It's quick and easy. To become an organ donor, simply register online. The process takes only a minute or so. Designate your preference in your advance medical directives, living will and will. And if you'd like, ask that your organ donor status be designated on your driver's license the next time you renew it.
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Wondering about becoming an organ donor? In honor of National Donor Day, February 14, here are five great reasons to go ahead and register.
1. There's a great need. The United States Department of Health & Human Services estimates that nearly 117,000 people are in need of a donated organ, and that 18 of those people will die each day while waiting to receive one.
2. Every donor counts. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services states that a single organ donor can save up to eight lives.
3. There's very likely nothing that would make you an unsuitable candidate for organ donation. You're not too young or too old to be an organ donator, all races and ethnicities can donate, and very few health concerns (HIV infection, active cancer, systemic infection) make you ineligible to donate.
4. You may inspire friends and family to give the gift of life as you help neighbors.Tell family and friends about your decision, and they may be interested in doing the same. And know that in approximately 3 out of 4 instances, an organ donator ends up helping someone in their local community.
5. It's quick and easy. To become an organ donor, simply register online. The process takes only a minute or so. Designate your preference in your advance medical directives, living will and will. And if you'd like, ask that your organ donor status be designated on your driver's license the next time you renew it.
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