I will write about our infertility/surrogate/? when i am ready, until then April is donate life month.
Did you know.......
There are over 100,000 people, the size of a small city, on the transplant list in the US.
There were less than 10,000 deceased organ donors in the US last year. (that's a ratio of 1 organ donor to every 10 transplant patients).
In the time it takes you to shower today, 1 new name is added to the US transplant waiting list.
From the time you woke up this morning to the time you wake up tomorrow morning, 18 people will die waiting for their transplant in the US.
click below to register.
http://www.donatelifecalifornia.org/
Save a life today!
2 comments:
Does it count if you already have decided to be a donor on your drivers license? Or do you have to register on that site? So thankful that you got your transplant. We love ya Christy! :)
this is what the site said....
Prior to 2004, no Registry had existed for those of you who wished to give consent to be an organ and/or tissue donor. Historically, while signing a donor card and placing the pink dot on your license served as an important symbol of your intent, it did not place you on any list or Registry.
Now, Donate Life California allows you to express your commitment to becoming an organ, eye and tissue donor. The Registry guarantees your plans will be carried out when you die.
Since July 1st of 2006, individuals who renew or apply for a driver's license or ID with the DMV, now have the opportunity to also register their decision to be a donor in the Donate Life California Registry, and the pink "DONOR" dot symbol is pre-printed on the applicant's driver license or ID card.
so basically just because you have the dot on your license doesnt mean you wish will be granted because your family has the last say is you cant speak for your self, this is a way to say your last request basically.
thanks for being a donor!
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