Donating your organs

[keslc]

I can't donate mine  because of the meds I take  but if I could  I would not.....

The one with the money gets it 

caes in point  Shelly Fabrays  needed a new liver  was on list 2 months  a little girl needed same  was on list for 13 months  Shelly got the liver 

In Christ

IreneM

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One important thing to keep in mind is that is not "first come first serve"always, but not due to money. The organs must go to the first person on the list that also "matches" the recipient.

[Guest Thomas I believe]

I do not know if that is possible. The rules state that there has to be anonymity in donation. However you can probably ask someone about that at a local hospital that does transplants or even website like the Heart Association.

As far as donating organs and the list. The variables that I know of are how well it matches the recipient, current health of recipient (whether or not they are stable enough), distance between donor and recipient. I have to admit, that I have wondered about celebrities getting organs, if they are bumped up the list. I dont think it is money though, but rather, "advertising" for organ donation. That is only my guess.

On the subject of donations........has anyone considered being a bone marrow donor? That is done while you are living and can save someone with leukemia from dying. Contact your local blood bank and ask. Of course giving blood is good too. So helpful in saving lives.

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Amen Jade ! There is also plasma donation sites and they even pay you cash !

[Guest fyre_fly]

Now that is a good idea jade ... Thank you .

[darkest_red]

one way to have it set up, is for family members.... or ... maybe even have it specified that you want your donated organs to be used for children, or, maybe for a specific purpose.....

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It may just be me but I think that is a terrible idea. It shouldn't matter if the person is a child or an adult, if you decide to donate I believe it should be to anyone who needs them, not specifics. That is just my opinion though and I could stand alone in it.

I have my name down as an organ donor and I think it's a great idea. If it could save a life, it is a great thing to do.

As for giving blood, I would love too but unfortunately do not weigh enough for them to let me.