Sure, there has always been a bit of a controversy around donating organs. If you're not sure whether or not you should become an organ donor, here are 8 things to hopefully convince you that you should.
1.18 people will die each day waiting for an organ.
2. It’s FREE!
It’s free to register and donate your organs, and it’s free to donate your organs.
3. It’s EASY!
All you have to do is fill out an online Donor Registration form.
4. All major religions approve of organ donation.
5. YOU CAN DONATE AT ANY AGE!
There are no age limits to organ donation. Even if you’re under age 18, your parents can give their consent knowing that it’s what you wanted.
6. You SAVE LIVES!
If you donate your organs, you can save up to eight lives.
7. PEOPLE NEED YOUR HELP!
Unfortunately, more than 120,000 Americans are currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, and sadly, this number is increasing.
8. GIFT OF LIFE!
You won’t be needing your organs after you pass away, but you can save someone else’s life! You are helping people such as children, sisters, brothers, moms, dads, uncles, and aunts, and families, so essentially you are saving more lives.
