The Orphans Home Organ Donation Campaign

This information shared by Mr. Sameer Shereef, one of our Group Member. Sorry Mr. Sameer you had shared this information few months back, but I was busy and I didn't see below details, but "better late than never".

Mr. Sameer thanks for sharing such useful information with us & I hope further also you would share such kind of information with us.

 

 The Orphan's Home Organ Donation Campaign

Organ Donors Save Lifes ...... Please be an Organ Donor

Did you know?

There are currently over 110,00 people waiting for an organ donation.

The largest group waiting is from 18-49 years of age

An average of 18 people die each day while on the waiting list for an organ donation

Organs and tissues from a single non-living donor can be used to benefit more than 50 people

Living donors can donate a kidney and parts of their liver, lung, pancreas, or intestine

Living donors can be evaluated to help a friend, family member or even donate anonymously to patients on the wait list

It Starts with You!

Register to be an organ donor

Talk about your decision

Encourage others to do so

Our Mission = Information + Encouragement + Support

Our mission is to raise and promote awareness and information about the need for organ and tissue donors and to encourage people to become organ and tissue donors. We want to provide support and encouragement to transplant recipients and those waiting.

Who We Are

Organ Donor Awareness consists of a small group of people dedicated to raising and promoting awareness about the need for organ and tissue donors. Our lives have been affected by a family member who is presently on a waiting list for a kidney transplant. Note: On January 22, 2012, Kevin received a kidney transplant from a deceased organ donor. Praise the Lord! 

Organ Donor Statistics

Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)

from - http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/ link opens in a new window

Statistics for the year 2012

Number Date Waiting List 114,246   03/05/2012

Transplants 2,263 27/04/2012

Donors 1,105  27/04/2010

The people on the waiting list and those who have donated organs are not really statistics. They are our family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and strangers we have yet to meet. They have hopes and dreams and goals like we do. And but for the grace of God, they could be us.

How you can help in your everyday life:

Register to be an organ donor

Carry your organ donor card with you

Tell your family and friends about your decision

Include donation in your advance directives, will, and living will

Encourage others to become organ donors

Get involved with organ donor awareness activities in your area

Distribute organ donor information at your place of work, school, place of worship etc

So... Donate Organs....Save Life