April is National Donate Life Month. Here's one new reason each day to encourage you to register as an organ donor.
And if you've been following this blog and have not yet registered, I'll have to resort to old fashioned proven brand infusion -
Just Do It.
Register to be an organ donor today.
Cameron Chana was a college student that passed away and became a donor in 2009. Read more about Cameron and the great work his family does to help promote registration.
Register to be an organ donor today.
Nelson Freytes is a young transplant recipient that started Transplant Cafe a few years back. It's been impressive to watch the community grow over the years and see Nelson's own dedication to constantly improving the community. It's a great place for recipients, donor family members, patients and advocates to connect and converse with one another.
You can also follow the community on Twitter - @transplantcafe.
The National Donor Memorial online tribute section houses more than 990 entries. Give a read and don't forget to register as an organ donor today.
If you're able to sift through this site and not feel motivated to register, then absolutely, don't register. I challenge you.
Register to be an organ donor today.
As in Katherine Heigel. Katherine is a huge supporter of the issue and shares a close tie to the community. Read more about Katherine's story and don't forget to register as organ donor today.
Student at Loyola University. Super talented, super grateful for the life he has.
Register to be an organ donor today.
This is a tune that pays tribute to J.R.'s father. It's powerful.
Here are a few photos of J.R.'s family including his mother Anne who is a huge advocate in the organ donation community.
Register to be an organ donor today.
What is the purpose of this blog?
I'm a huge organ donation advocate. I've had the honor of meeting numerous transplant recipients. I've witnessed the pain of family members that wait for loved ones to receive a lifesaving transplant. I've seen the joy that results when a family is able to reconcile loss when the gift of life is passed along to another human being.
April is National Donate Life Month. This blog is a my simple tribute to those who commit to the selfless act of registering as an organ donor.
If you like something you see, I only ask that you share it. Share a link on Facebook, post a tweet, email the blog URL to a coworker. Doesn't matter to me how you share, but education is crucial.
You might guess that I love sharing other people's stories as well. Recipient, patient, donor family member or just an advocate like myself, feel free to email your story to organdonor@posterous.com and I'll be sure to post!
One simple step to help save lives. Be an organ donor.
