by Thom W. Conroy

Created on: April 05, 2009

Life rarely affords an individual the extraordinary opportunity to share the precious gift of life as a benefactor, and the impact of organ donation as a final endowment upon humanity is invaluable as a parting gesture of kindness. Regardless of one's personal viewpoint or religious theology, organ donation does save lives frequently, and at a minimum the pain and emotional suffering of others is relieved through the selfless compassion of nameless strangers. The reasons to become an organ donor are many and all are based in a concern for the well-being of others with no gratitude ever expected on the part of the donor.

To become an organ donor is to give the gift of extending a life - allowing for families to enjoy the thousands of cherished moments that we who are blessed with good health so blatantly take for granted. Organ donation enables a kinder and more compassionate future for society in that the lessons of decency and charity are perpetuated through the lives and contributions of organ recipients. To bestow such a personal and important gift to those is dire need is a stellar example of the Human condition at it's finest, and sets a standard of empathy and love for our fellow men we should all endeavor to emulate.

Organ donation improves the daily existence of those recipients that struggle mightily with simple aspects of daily living due to a disability, and enables the blind to see and the infirmed to gain mobility - and freedom. The misery and mental anguish of those suffering is alleviated by the possibility of attaining a life filled with the prospects of new opportunities generated through the organ donation programs. The atmosphere of giving freely is embraced by a wider segment of society, and those individuals who are fortunate enough to benefit from organ donation tend to become strong and vocal advocates.

Without question, the most important reason to become an organ donor is to provide hope to those who are without. The hope that a child will receive an organ transplant and lead a full and productive life, or the hope that an adult will live long enough to impart their wisdom upon their grandchildren. The hope that transplant surgeons advance the surgical procedures to ensure a higher success rate in surgery and reduce organ rejection. The hope that doctors in training and researchers will gain enlightenment through the study of Human organs in personal and up close observation, and find new ways to prevent and cure the degenerative diseases that lead to premature death.

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