Organ donation saves lives, gives greatest gift possible
Issue date: 10/15/09 Section: Opinions
What is far more disturbing is knowing that 4,700 people in our state are waiting for someone to save their lives.
Coon is doing all she can, going far above and beyond the call in stepping up as a student and a sister by bringing this program to Eastern. And she should be commended, to say the very least, as her efforts have led Eastern to No. 1 among 16 other colleges and universities in the state in the challenge.
To date, 52 people at Eastern have registered in just 10 days. By the way, that's 51 people more than the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has signed up.
Honestly, the thought might be frightening, someone else using your heart or kidney or liver after you are gone. But that's just the point - if you are gone, why shouldn't someone else have the chance to live and carry on and be happy?
It's the greatest gift one can ever hope to give: Life.
Why not save his life? Will you be using those organs once you are gone? No. Why not give to those who need?
At the very least, take a few minutes out of your life and stop by the Donate Life table in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union and ask some questions and get educated on the matter before saying no.
The table is there with volunteers, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday this week, Monday and Wednesday next week, alternating each week until the end of the competition on Nov. 13.
God forbid, you or someone you love may land on that waiting list someday. Waiting for someone else to be your hero.
Coon is doing all she can, going far above and beyond the call in stepping up as a student and a sister by bringing this program to Eastern. And she should be commended, to say the very least, as her efforts have led Eastern to No. 1 among 16 other colleges and universities in the state in the challenge.
To date, 52 people at Eastern have registered in just 10 days. By the way, that's 51 people more than the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has signed up.
Honestly, the thought might be frightening, someone else using your heart or kidney or liver after you are gone. But that's just the point - if you are gone, why shouldn't someone else have the chance to live and carry on and be happy?
It's the greatest gift one can ever hope to give: Life.
Why not save his life? Will you be using those organs once you are gone? No. Why not give to those who need?
At the very least, take a few minutes out of your life and stop by the Donate Life table in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union and ask some questions and get educated on the matter before saying no.
The table is there with volunteers, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday this week, Monday and Wednesday next week, alternating each week until the end of the competition on Nov. 13.
God forbid, you or someone you love may land on that waiting list someday. Waiting for someone else to be your hero.
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David J Undis
posted 10/16/09 @ 11:55 AM CST
RE: ORGAN DONATION SAVES LIVES, GIVES GREATEST GIFT POSSIBLE
According to your editorial, only 60% of Illinois drivers have agreed to donate their organs when they die. (Continued…)
livingdonor101
posted 10/18/09 @ 2:52 PM CST
Mr. Undis continues to spread misconceptions and lies about his 'club'. While current law allows a person to direct their donated organs to an INDIVIDUAL, membership in a 'group' is not permitted. (Continued…)
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