From time to time we hear stories in the media about the shortage of organs for transplants and the long waiting lists.  At a recent Council meeting we heard a presentation about this supply/demand imbalance and learned about one big step for addressing it.  A couple key points I heard:

•  if someone registers, that one person could save up to 8 lives and enhance the life of many more
• a donor does not need not to be the picture of youthful health
•  if one wants assurance that a life saving transplant would be available to someone in need, it is necessary to register; carrying a signed donor card does not provide this assurance.

Registering as a donor might be the greatest gift you ever give.

You can do your registration right here; it will take you 5 minutes.  For more information about registration (e.g. how you can change your mind) click here–-at the top of the page you will see frequently asked questions (FAQ); they are very comprehensive.