In the U.S more than 100,000 people are waiting for a transplant. Every day about 17 people die because there aren't enough organ donors, so unfortunately many of these people won’t get their second chance at life. It may be a hard thing to think about, donating your organs after you pass away, but organ donors save lives.
With one single donation you could end up saving up to 8 lives. You will have a big impact by doing this, and your donation not only helps the person getting the transplant, but improves others lives as well. Becoming a donor is very simple, you can register while getting your driver's license. When you donate after death, you give the recipient a chance at life again. It can improve the timespan of their lives, and even the quality. They can be involved in their families lives again and even return to work. You can be a living donor as well, but you are not forced to that option. Donating after you pass is a great option because while you won’t need your organs anymore, you can still save the lives of many.
Myths are a big reason that people don’t make this decision. They cause many concerns and worry about becoming an organ donor. Some believe that “if the hospital knows I agreed to be a donor, the hospital won’t work as hard to save my life.” Others think that if they donate their organs they won’t be able to have an open casket funeral. Being a living donor can come with many risks as well. This is a big surgery and definitely won’t be pain free.
I understand the worries brought with deciding to be a donor or not. In my opinion I think that becoming a donor is a great thing to do. You get the chance to give someone another chance at many things, and even after death you get the reward of knowing that you just saved another person.
Are you or do you think you will be an organ donor?
Do you think being a donor is a positive thing to do?
https://ufhealth.org/stories/2020/facts-and-benefits-of-organ-donation
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/organ-transplant-donor-information
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/organ-donation/art-20047529
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Being a Donor is a very positive thing, to know once you pass you can save many lives. I do think it is scary it I were to have to go to the hospital for something life-threatening at a younger age up until later 50s, I would be scared that they wouldn't fight as hard to save my life and it wouldn't be fair to me to live my life to the fullest. If I was older and my time has come or something that can't be saved, I would be okay with it. I personally would be a donor, because helping others in need is the right thing to do.
I agree with you and like how you said it is a very positive thing. Also knowing that I would be saving many lives. I also would be very scared of having a life threatening illness and I can’t find a donor. So I would like to get that someone a better chance of living.
I agree with your opinion. I think it is very positive and is the right thing to do. I understand being scared that they wouldn't put as much work on you, but the doctors jobs are to save you first. It is nice to know that you can save many lives.
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