Be a Donor Month

Did you know, April is Be a Donor Month?

Just alone in Ontario, there are over 1,500 people in need of an organ transplant. Let’s take this opportunity to learn more about how we can become an organ and tissue donor for someone in need or how we can help spread the word to encourage Ontarians to donate. Click here for more information.

As shared by beadonor.ca, here are some organ and tissue donation facts:

• One donor can save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance the lives of up to 75 more through the gift of tissue.
• Age alone does not disqualify someone from becoming a donor. The oldest organ donor was over 90 and the oldest tissue donor was over 100. There’s always potential to be a donor; it shouldn’t stop you from registering.
• Your current or past medical history does not prevent you from registering to be a donor. Individuals with serious illnesses can, sometimes, be organ and/or tissue donors. Each potential donor is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• All major religions support organ and tissue donation, or respect an individual’s choice.
• Organ and tissue donation does not impact funeral plans.