Organ and Tissue Donation: Do It

Organ and Tissue Donation: Do It

After reading this section, you will know exactly where to go to drop off your used church instruments and discarded Kleenex.

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Psych. In this instance, we’re actually referring to all your interior bits and pieces that could be used to save someone else’s life in the
event that something unpleasant happens to you, Will Smith style. Not “I’m going to Miami,” though; Seven Pounds. You know, that movie about organ and tissue donation? No, Martin Lawrence isn’t in that one.

We know this is a gruesome subject, but you really should consider signing up to donate. There are always individuals in need, and how cool would it be to save a life from beyond the grave?

When you are applying for or renewing your license, simply check the little box that says, “YES! Please rip out my heart and put it into someone else’s body!*” (*NOTE: paraphrased.) Your name will then be placed on the Donate Life Florida Joshua Abbott Organ & Tissue Donor Registry. You can give money as well, which should collect even more interest than your pancreas.

If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, you may donate as long as you have your parent or guardian authorize it (they’ll have the final say if something does happen to you, knock on wood). If you are under 13, your donation will not be accepted, as your organs are still pretty immature and likely to act out.