Grayce P. Storey
Until now I have never really given much thought to becoming an organ or tissue donor. It wasn't until I researched this topic that I saw the real importance. As I previously mentioned, my sister died from the lack of an organ (liver). I also learned that of all the organs the liver is the hardest to find. they are in short supply.
Making a decision to become an organ or tissue donor requires thought. After you have seriously given thought about becoming a donor the next step is to discuss your decision over with your family. Make the family aware that there is assistance available to help them get through the bereavement period. Let them know that if they wish they can meet and talk with the recipient of organ(s) donated. Let them also know that a part of them will still be alive but in the body of another person or persons.
The dispersal of organs is not a random process. There are specifics that must be met before you can receive an organ. The specifics are proper blood type, tissue type, length of time on the waiting list, medical urgency, and geographical location. There some stipulations where organs will not be accepted for transplant. These stipulations include physical and medical discrepancies such as diseases and instability.
Black market organs for sale in India really are no black market. Selling body parts are in the confines of the law. The procedure in which these organs are procured and preserved causes an eye brow to be raised as well as questions. It may be well if these facilities were shunned.
The gift of life, I have learned is a marvelous opportunity to do some good for your fellowman. Who knows, I may have to depend on someone's organ to keep me alive or to enjoy the beauty of nature. I will not have to worry about my financial status because I have learned that my insurance company along with Medicare and Medicaid is there to assist me. Because of the fairness involved in becoming a recipient there is no need to become anxious that the rich and famous will receive preferential treatment. There is no monopoly. The only concern is the availability of an organ.
By becoming a donor will not disfigure the body. Therefore after the donations have been made, and the family is desires they can still have an open casket funeral. This will be good because it will allow others the opportunity to see first hand that donations does not have any physical outward affects on the appearance.
Young people under the age of thirty are affected by corneal blindness. In the thirty three facilities in the U.S. there is no line. The cornea is a tissue that can be recovered and transplanted. The cornea is that small piece of transparent tissue across the front of the eye.
If you are physically able you are able to become an organ, tissue, or bone marrow donor. In reality you are giving part(s) of your body to someone that is in dire need in order to remain alive. Look at it for what it really is, a gift of life. You will be helping mankind and bringing lots of joy back into the lives of others.
