National Donor Day
By: Joanne | February 10, 2009 | Category: Health
February 14 isn’t just Valentine’s Day, it’s also National Donor Day.
The fact is that there are over 100,000 people waiting for donor organs right now, and sadly, about 19 people die each day waiting for transplants that can't take place because there isn’t a donor organ available for them. Most of us are potential donors – there is no age restriction and very few people are excluded because of pre-existing conditions.
I registered to be an organ donor while renewing my driver’s license years ago. All I had to do was to check a box while I was filling out a form and it was done. I know it’s a hard decision for some people, but for me it was a no-brainer. If I’m not using my organs any more and someone else can use them, then I’m happy to share.
So on the day of love, give the gift of life. What can you do?
- Fill out an organ and tissue donation card, register with your State Donor Registry and make sure your family knows you want to be a donor.
- Join the National Registry of potential volunteer marrow and blood stem cell donors.
- Learn how you can donate your baby's umbilical cord blood stem cells at birth.
- Donate blood.
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