It’s Valentine’s Day, and besides flowers and candy, there’s a special way you can show somebody love today - by
registering as an organ donor to give the most precious Valentine of all: the promise of life.
February 14
th is also
National Donor Day, and it’s all about recognizing those who have donated in the past and celebrating the lives of people who have thrived after receiving a transplant. To help, the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has organized an awareness campaign including
educational videos,
stories of survivors and
ways to participate today. If you haven’t already,
search your state for an organ and tissue registry and learn how to become a donor. And don’t forget to share on social media using the #NationalDonorDay hashtag.
If you’ve received an organ donation – or are waiting for one – you can reach out to the
transplant community at PatientsLikeMe and connect with members who have received
heart,
kidney,
liver,
lung or
pancreas transplants, among many other types. You can also check out the
extensive PatientVoice report on what life is like after a transplant and read about how PatientsLikeMe member Lori
survived her lung condition through a lung transplant.
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