Organ and Tissue Donation

It's amazing to me that someone can go from disastrously poor health to living a completely normal life, after a short recovery period...just by receiving an organ from someone who no longer needs it. It REALLY is incredible! 

The choice to donate should be an easy one. Unfortunately, it can be extremely complicated if family members haven't been told about the donor's desire to do so...mostly because the actual donation takes place during an incredibly difficult and painful part of the surviving family's life. Anger and resentment are a common part of the grieving process, and those strong emotions frequently prevent us from realizing the incredible amount of good that can come through a tragic loss of the life of a loved one.  

As an organ donor, I know that I no longer need my organs after I pass away. But if my wife and children don't know of my desire to donate life, then it's NOT likely that saving the lives of others will be top of mind for them only moments after my passing. Because of that, it's up to ME to let them know. And by knowing, they WILL be aware of the need, and they WILL notice the good that will come by honoring my wishes.

Be an organ donor, and tell your loved ones about your choice.