Hacker 82 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 On April 19, my 17 year old nephew was killed in a auto accident. After the accident, his parents made the decision to donate his organs. As a result, four people have another chance at life and two others were given the gift of sight. Out of my family's senseless tragedy others have gotten the gift of life. None of us know what the future may hold for us. We or someone close to us may need an organ to survive. Talk about organ donation and those other life decisions with your family now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcecilgolf 11 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am, I made sure it was put on my license and I also carry a card with my parents signature so they don't have to waste time waiting on consent. It is really surprising that most people don't sign up as an organ donor, it honestly doesn't make any sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigD4VT 11 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am but I'm not sure anyone would want my organs... Horribly bad eyes...check. Overworked, fat-laden heart ...check. Asthmatic lungs...check. Scar-laden kidneys from kidney stones...check. Pickled liver...check. Bet I couldn't get a buck-fifty for any of those organs on E-bay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker 82 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Drew, why am I not surprised that you would have it together. With all the tragedy we have seen in recent weeks, both large and small, it is crucial that we talk about these things even if it makes us uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tibbs7 10 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 i'n not an organ donor. the little heart makes your license look ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveFan09 50 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am, the Little heart means you are willing to save a life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I am, I made sure it was put on my license and I also carry a card with my parents signature so they don't have to waste time waiting on consent. It is really surprising that most people don't sign up as an organ donor, it honestly doesn't make any sense to me. [/ QUOTE ] The reason I have most heard is that if you are in a bad accident, and are a organ donor, then the Drs or who ever is trying to save you might not try as hard, just so they can give your organs to a more important person that is in need. This theory is rediculous! First off, if some one is trying to save your life in an emergency situation, then they are not going to know if you are an organ donor or not. They are trained proffesionals, and they will do anything they can to save your life. Secondly, The heart on your license does not automaticlly make you an organ donor, the last call is left up to your parents/spouse. The heart on you DL does however, let your family know where you stand on the issue. That is why it is important to talk this kind of things over with your family. Even though it isn't easy to talk about death, it is going to happen, so you might as well prepare. Btw, I am an organ donor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverbaseball 10 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt_keeper 10 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I am. Its not like your gonna need your organs when your 6 feet under. My license looks pretty with a heart lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHS06 10 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I definitely am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin_Credible 10 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool 10 Report Share Posted May 9, 2007 I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman 13 Report Share Posted May 22, 2007 Horribly bad eyes...check. Overworked, fat-laden heart ...check. Asthmatic lungs...check. Scar-laden kidneys from kidney stones...check. Pickled liver...check. I too, could only donate my organs to science fiction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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