Organ Donor

[JanetRose]

A friend of mine's brother was in a car accident. He was in his early 20's.

Their family was able to donate both his lungs to one person, two kidneys, one to two different people, his liver went to research, his eyes, and tons of tissue (skin) was able to be harvested to give to up to 20 burn victims.

It's amazing what could be done medically today....

 

[Goofyluver]

A friend of mine's brother was in a car accident. He was in his early 20's.

Their family was able to donate both his lungs to one person, two kidneys, one to two different people, his liver went to research, his eyes, and tons of tissue (skin) was able to be harvested to give to up to 20 burn victims.

It's amazing what could be done medically today....

It is amazing...and such a wonderful gift.

 

[Uncle Remus]

A friend of mine's brother was in a car accident. He was in his early 20's.

Their family was able to donate both his lungs to one person, two kidneys, one to two different people, his liver went to research, his eyes, and tons of tissue (skin) was able to be harvested to give to up to 20 burn victims.

It's amazing what could be done medically today....

It is amazing...and such a wonderful gift.

OP, I hope that brings some comfort to your friend 'n the man's family.

 

[xJenna]

It's incredible what they can do. Which is why I can't seem to grasp why people wouldn't want to be organ donors. One of my best friends passed away from a car accident almost two years ago and his organs were able to save five (or six) people. A younger boy got my friend's heart and little does that boy know, he has the biggest heart in the entire world. <3

 

[EMom]

My FIL died waiting for a heart. He was a wonderful man who never got a chance to meet his only grandchild. Well before our experience with him, I was pro-organ donation. I figured, "What do I need ____ for after I am dead?" Then I think of someone's father, sister, spouse or most of all....CHILD dying for lack of a donated organ and it all seems so obvious.

My feeling is, if you would ACCEPT an organ to save/prolong your life, then you ought to be willing to DONATE an organ upon your death to save/prolong the life of another.

 

[Aisling]

I've given my health proxy written permission to use everything of my body that the doctors need. Too many people are dying every day, or becoming blind or whatever because of organ donation shortages. I can't handle that thought of burying or cremating my organs if they can save someones life.

 

[RadioNate]

Nearly 18 years ago, when I was just 18 years old I signed the consent form to donate my Aunt's organs. 5 people were saved, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys...her eyes went to research.

There is no reason not to donate healthy organs.

 

[ALittleDisneyFan]

Sorry to hear about such a young man passing away.

Organ donation is so bittersweet. My father was a donor years ago when he passed.. and my Mom is now a recipient.. she is waiting for her 2nd lung transplant. I know for her.. it's been hard. It's sad to know someone has to pass away for you to receive an organ to live..

 

[akhenaten]

A friend of mine's brother was in a car accident. He was in his early 20's.

Their family was able to donate both his lungs to one person, two kidneys, one to two different people, his liver went to research, his eyes, and tons of tissue (skin) was able to be harvested to give to up to 20 burn victims.

It's amazing what could be done medically today....

I wish his family and friends comfort and peace at this difficult time..

Bless them for thinking of others in their time of sorrow!!

I am a kidney recipient (from a living donor) and I can attest to how miraculous a transplant can be... I am amazed everyday that I have the energy to take care of my family...

May your friends brother rest in peace ....

 

[Piglets Mommy]

I am sorry for the loss of your friend's brother, but happy to hear that he has been able to help so many people.

My FIL had a heart transplant 10 years ago. Thanks to a very generous family who donated their son/brother/fiancee's organs, he has gotten to enjoy watching his 6 grandchildren grow up, 4 of whom he never would have met without this generous gift. I was an organ donor before his transplant and now am an even stronger advocate.

 

[Jedana]

My thoughts and prayers will be with them.

donation is such a generous, selfless act.

 

[FireDancer]

I know two transplant recipients. One a heart and one a heart and both lungs. I'm a donor. I don't see why anyone wouldn't unless it is a religious thing (I know some require you to be whole at death) seeing as I won't be needing them anymore once I'm gone.

 

[NaLisa]

What a wonderful thing your friend's family did so that others may live. My uncle died from a heart attack and they weren't able to use many of his organs but did find use for tissue. Organ and tissue donation is an incredible gift that I wish more people would do.

 

[ols386]

What a wonderful thing for anyone to do.

Even though your friend's brother is deceased, parts of him are still living.

So sorry for your friend and their family though.

 

[Coach K]

....if you would ACCEPT an organ to save/prolong your life, then you ought to be willing to DONATE an organ upon your death to save/prolong the life of another.

So very true.

My wife passed away a couple of years ago from cancer; but before that, she was on the kidney transplant list. She had to be taken off the list because of the cancer. I have seen first-hand the effects of the stress of waiting for a donor-hoping that the next phone call was the one you have been praying for. She had one phone call on Christmas Eve day a few years back, but weather delayed the transport of the kidney and it did not arrive in time-organs have a shelf life when they have been harvested. The next time you have your driver's license renewed, simply check the box for being an organ donor. It's not going to hurt when you are gone!!

 

[LuvOrlando]

I genuinely hope the family finds comfort in doing this.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

I'm a firm believer in being a donor, they can take everything they can or are able to when I die.

My brother died last year and we basically gave free will to donate whatever they could (I don't recall the list, but it was substantial).

 

[JessicaR]

My feeling is, if you would ACCEPT an organ to save/prolong your life, then you ought to be willing to DONATE an organ upon your death to save/prolong the life of another.

Well said. I wish more people looked at it this way.

 

[2binak]

I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. My mother's corneas were donated, one to a recipient, one to research. We received a letter stating that the transplant was successful and that the recipient was able to see again after years of not being able to. I can't put into words the happiness I feel when I stop & think that someone is now able to see their family & friends becuase of my mother's gift.

I've always had the organ donor box checked on my license and it's stated in my advanced directive as well. I won't need them when I'm gone, but I know many other people will.

 

[wdwiala]

If I understand correctly, not only do you need to check the box for organ donation, you need to make sure that your loved ones are willing to do it. Regardless of your wishes, your family can put the brakes on it.