Organ donations are the gift of life
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The statistics are sobering.
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 215 Canadians died while waiting for a donated organ in 2008, while more than 4300 waited for a life-saving transplant. During the same year, only 2,083 individuals benefitted from an organ transplant. The Canadian Organ Replacement Register indicates that three-quarters of those patients waiting for a transplant need a kidney.
The solution is relatively simple. Organ donation saves lives. Signing your donor card is quick and easy, yet the repercussions last a lifetime.
To make a difference in someone's life, sign your organ donor card today. Once you've made this decision, there are a couple of things you need to do:
• Tell your family that you have decided to donate your organs. They need to be told sooner rather than later so that they honour your commitment.
• You should register as an organ donor. Most provinces post their organ and tissue registration form online. You can also download an organ donor card at .
• Make sure your Donor ID Card is signed and is kept with the rest of your personal identification at all times.
• Give the Donor Notification Card to all your loved ones. www.newscanada.com
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