Becoming a registered organ and tissue donor

It is truly amazing how many people do not understand the process of becoming an organ and tissue donor. And I will admit that I probably was one of them until I became a part of the DLO team at R/P. Two years ago, we began developing a campaign to increase new organ and tissue donations across the state.

While not a registered donor at the time, I began to learn the facts, but was still hesitant about becoming a donor. Why? I have no idea. I knew doctors would work just as hard to save my life and that my family could have an open-casket funeral. Truly, I believe I just did not want to think about what becoming a registered organ donor meant – death.

Well, I am proud to say that earlier this year, while sitting in my office at work with a colleague, I decided to go online to the Ohio BMV site and register to become a donor. I encourage others to learn the facts and become a registered organ and tissue donor. One organ donor can help save the lives of up to eight people and enhance the lives of 50 more through tissue.