I completely forgot that Blogcatalog were organising a world wide blogging awareness exercise today and only when I read Rippin Kitten's post on organ donation just now did it occurr to me to write anything.
I, like Ms. Kitten, ride a motorcycle which I am fully aware is a dangerous if not enjoyable pastime. Some years ago, I became a blood donor on the premise that since the likelihood of me spilling blood in the future and requiring a transfusion was slightly higher than the average person, I should at least give back by donating some of my own. A little while ago, I also became a bone marrow donor... this was a purely selfish act. I was persuaded by the month off work that I would get if I donated bone marrow.
Anyway, I feel quite happy in myself at making these decisions, and will probably donate any non-mashed organs in the event of my death. I would, of course, recommend that everyone do the same and the world would be a better place.
For further information in donating organs in the UK visit the following sites
- NHS Transplant site
- Department of Health's Donation information
- British Organ donors Society - They really need a redesign of their site...
Sorry about the haste, but I am still at work...
PS. This topic in the UK has is quite relevant at the moment due to proposals that 'presumed consent' be given in organ donation. I fully back this proposal due to the unforseeability of one's demise a lot of people don't get around to making the effort to become an active donor.
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