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 Texas Donor Registry. You can give money as well, which should collect even more interest than your pancreas.

If you are under the age of 18, make sure you discuss organ and tissue donation with your parents or guardian first, as they will have to sign off on it for you. Hospitals can’t just go around accepting underage organs and tissue willy nilly; the donated parts might not have matured and could talk back or act out.