Save A Life Today; Surprising Facts About Organ Donation

How The Donor Benefits

An individual may choose to become an organ donor for many personal reasons. However, it is true that some individuals mainly do it because it makes them feel good and they want to help those in need. Besides this reason, there are many benefits to the donor and their family that may not be as obvious. For instance, for a living donor, such as an individual donating one kidney or parts of a liver or lung, if they give to someone they know they will get to witness firsthand the effects of their donation and how their simple act of kindness improves the life of someone who truly needed it. If the organ is donated to a stranger, living donors often get to meet the recipient of a donation (not always specifically theirs). Therefore, they will still have a profound understanding of how their generous gift can impact the life of someone who is suffering. Living donors are also put at the top of the transplant list, and if they ever need a transplant themselves later on in life, they will receive the first available donation due to their generous gift.

Next, discover how the loved ones of a deceased donor benefit from an organ donation.