The Highest Form of Giving
The Highest Form of Giving
It is often said that people find more joy in giving than in receiving. There’s something about the simple act of helping out your fellow …
What Can You Make Possible: Living Kidney Donation
As many know, it’s possible for a person to donate his or her organs, tissue and/or corneas upon death. However, many don’t realize you can …
5 Ways You Can Celebrate Blue and Green Day Daily
Once, annually, hospitals, organ procurement organizations and the transplant community host National Blue and Green Day during the month of April, which is National Donate …
You’re Never Too Young or Too Old to Donate
While no one doubts the life-saving power of organ, eye and tissue donation, many of the questions surrounding who can and cannot qualify to be …
4 Creative Ways People Have Found an Organ Donor
It’s no secret that there are far more people on the national organ transplant waiting list than there are donors. Faced with the harrowing prospect …
Causes for Needing a Transplant
According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, there are over 114,000 people on the national organ transplant waiting list. While the men, …
African-Americans and Organ Donation: Debunking the Myths
It is a well-known fact that organ donation is universally needed, but if you look at the data, African-Americans are disproportionately affected by an insufficient …
Cornea Donation: Giving the Gift of Sight
If you’ve ever marveled at a gorgeous sunset or enjoyed a breathtaking view of a mountain range, you know how much of a privilege it …
Resolutions Worth Keeping
For many people, the advent of the New Year brings a sense of excitement and anticipation, along with a renewed determination to make life a …
How Are Organ Procurement Organizations Funded?
Written by: Barry Massa, Executive Director for LifeCenter You may have wondered, “How does organ donation work? Who pays for the organ? How is this …
