April is National Donate Life Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness for organ donation. According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), there are more than 120,000 people on the transplant list waiting to receive a lifesaving organ.
Signing up to be an organ donor means that you can change the life of a person in need. That's why our friends at Virtua Health put together this list of the top 3 reasons why you should consider becoming an organ donor.
You Will Be a Real Life Superhero
The number of people who need an organ donation is constantly rising faster than the number of organs available. If you are an organ donor, you could save not 1, not 2, but up to 8 lives! Donors also have the ability to improve as many as 75 lives by donating their connective tissues, kidneys, and more.
It’s Super Easy to Do
All you have to do is fill out an online donor registration form (if you’re eligible). You can find one here! You can also check a box at the DMV when you go in to renew your license or even just sign up on your phone. Talk to your doctor to see if you are able to be a donor today!
There Aren’t Enough Organ Donors in the World
With more than 120,000 people waiting for an organ, there simply aren’t enough donors in the world to help everyone. And every 10 minutes, someone new gets added to that always growing waitlist.
Becoming an organ donor allows you to live on through the lives of others. You will make such an impact on someone’s life, and it’s completely free to do! If you have any questions, contact our friends at Virtua Health today. For over 45 years, Virtua has performed life-changing organ transplants right in South Jersey. Connect with their team today!
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