give others a chance to enjoy a lifetime. CONCLUSION 1. I urge you all to decide to be an organ donor. 2. If you do choose to be an organ donor, you should share your decision. 3. As the law stands today, it is ultimately up to the family, regardless of age, whether or not your decision will be upheld. 4. It is extremely important to tell your family about your intentions for organ donation. 5. The department of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) emphasize that "sharing the decision to become a donor is just as important as making the decision itself 1. With the overwhelming demand for organ and tissue donors, the choice to be an organ donor is imperative. 2. If you value life, if you value others, choosing to be an organ donor is a moral obligation. 3. If you are still considering the question, and are not sure, the dept. of Health and Human Services provides this guidance. You could help 50 people if you decide to donate your organs and tissues: Your heart could beat for someone else. Your lungs could breathe for someone else. Your kidneys could free two people from dialysis. Your liver could save the life of a patient awaiting transplantation. Your corneas could give sight to two people. Your bone could help repair other peoples' damaged joints. Your skin could help heal ...
