Are you an organ donor?

Andrewsgal · October 2012

I am being lazy watching a nightline about organ donation. It says that only 50% of people actually check the box at the DMV to be organ donors. So according to your drivers license are you an organ donor?

sbevmc09 · October 2012

Yes, and my husband knows of my wishes as well.

LoveLo2010 · October 2012

Yup... I don't need to take anything with me and if I can save a life even better

MrsKatie07 · October 2012

Yes.

Mama-Bear · October 2012

I am, DH is not.

I'm also on the Be The Match registry for bone marrow donation if anyone ever needs mine. It was really easy to sign up, a few cotton swabs came in the mail, I rubbed my cheeck and mailed them back. You don't have to donate if they contact you, it's always on a volunteer basis, but they request that you contact them ASAP if you're found to be a match either way you decide (so if you decide you don't want to donate at the time they can find a new match).

Andrewsgal · October 2012

mamaalysson:
Absolutely. But I remember hearing somewhere that having the box checked on your DL isn't always enough. You need to also make sure that your next of kin knows your wishes. That may not be true in all states, but it's worth letting your spouse know what you would like.

Good point I have heard this too.

To answer my own post yes I am, and the little heart on my license makes me smile because I am a dork like that.

Arnegard · October 2012

yes

JaysonandKristin · October 2012

sbevmc09:
Yes, and my husband knows of my wishes as well.

Exactly this. My wishes are documented, as in take all of my harvestable organs and then cremate me.

kcisthebombdotcom · October 2012

sbevmc09:
Yes, and my husband knows of my wishes as well.

this

alli2672 · October 2012

yes

jcsumm0 · October 2012

Yes

You can also sign up with this website: https://donatelife.net/register-now/

Stacyc625 · October 2012

on my DL yes.

in my medical directive - I have specifics about my wishes on organ donation.

notkateanymore · October 2012

Yep.

meglew · October 2012

Yes, I am. I had the importance of being one emphasized at a young age. My mom received a cornea transplant when I was 2. She worked with our state's nonprofit donation program for many years and I saw all the good it can do. She is still legal blind in that eye without her contacts, but it greatly improved her quality of life.

jensriot · October 2012

meglew:
Yes, I am. I had the importance of being one emphasized at a young age. My mom received a cornea transplant when I was 2. She worked with our state's nonprofit donation program for many years and I saw all the good it can do. She is still legal blind in that eye without her contacts, but it greatly improved her quality of life.

I wasn't a donor in the past, I just never checked the box. When my eyesight started to go and I realized I needed the transplant, I was in a hurry to check that box. Without that cornea, I couldn't drive or see details in my children's faces. It really changed my perspective, so i can't imagine what those needing vital organs go through.

lucylea · October 2012

Absolutely! The box is checked, its in my medical files, and my entire family knows my wishes. I/we will also agree to donate our children's organs should anything ever happen to them. We saw the joy organ donation brings when we lost the little girl I watched and her parents very generously donated her organs.

joyfullyfound · October 2012

Yup. And DH knows I want to be an organ donor too. If my life ends unexpectedly, I'd at least like for my death to save someone else.

britbratjf · October 2012

Yes and my DH knows I would want to be a donor.

penguingrrl · October 2012

Yes. If I can't use them please let them help someone else! My husband, mom, sister and anyone else who might speak for me are all aware of this too.

Jessica1232 · October 2012

Yes

Ooglybear · October 2012

Yes. I am also on the bone marrow registry.

Ooglybear · October 2012

CurlingRocks:
No. I donate lots of things including my hair and blood, but I'm not an organ donor.

Not trying to be snarky, but may I ask why?

Alliebooberz · October 2012

Yep. Can't take it with me where I'm going!

honkytonk_kid · October 2012

YES

I want them to take any and everything.

Temp174496125006552 · October 2012

I am, with the restriction that they can't have my eyes. They can take everything else, but I don't want my eyeballs leaving my head. I know it's stupid because I'll be dead, but the thought totally grosses me out.

AgrippaRidesAgain · October 2012

Yes

pevila · October 2012

Yes! Here, if you don't check the box (yes or no) your family decides for you. I want to save DH the heartache of deciding in a difficult situation.

jnksmom · October 2012

Yes. I can't take them with me so I would rather help someone else. DH knows that is what I want.

blondegirl22 · October 2012

Yep!

pastalady · October 2012

Yes! My sister is only alive because a 19 year old motorcyclist checked the box and his family had no objections. She had a kidney transplant from my mom that didn't take. The next one saved her life!

StephNJer · October 2012

Yes

notkateanymore · October 2012

I honestly couldn't imagine not being one. I mean...you don't need them anymore. LOL

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