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Jax430
Hi!
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Jackie
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Organ Donation
Do you want to donate your organs when you die?
I would love to, especially after seeing my father get this kidney transplant. DH says that he wouldn't. He couldn't explain why, but he just isn't comfortable with it.
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BigB
C & J are 10!
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Stacey
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Re: Organ Donation
I will donate everything except my eyes...that bugs me out!
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:39 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Organ Donation
Definately! (but i'm biased too  )... either way, i've always wanted to... i see no point having good parts buried... i dont even want to be buried in any good clothes b/c i think thats such a waste, nevermind w/ a healthy heart or liver, etc...
(though im also considering creamation- so then there really wouldnt be any reason to 'hold onto' anything)
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:40 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Organ Donation
YES i would...
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:42 PM |
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Tany
Becoming a different woman
Member since 5/05 24460 total posts
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Tania
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Re: Organ Donation
Definitely, and then afterward I will be cremated.
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:42 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
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julz
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by Aliasmom
Definitely, and then afterward I will be cremated.
ditto
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:48 PM |
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MsG
Should be working
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G
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Re: Organ Donation
I will
My uncle helped THIRTY people when he died and his organs were donated! Crazy, huh?
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:49 PM |
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Jax430
Hi!
Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: Organ Donation
I have always had an issue b/c I thought that I couldn't donate my orgains b/c Judaism did not allow organ donation. Judaism considers a dead body to be holy and forbids "desecration" of the body, such as routine autopsies. If the body is desecrated, it cannot be buried in a Jewish cemetery. This bothered me a great deal b/c I always wanted to sign the back of my licence to be able to donate my organs.
However, I just did some research and found out that the Conservative movement (I am a Conservative Jew) supports organ donation, as another main tenent of Judaism in the preservation of life. I'm actually really excited right now b/c I have discovered that I am able to do this within the boundaries of my religion! It feels weird to be excited about it, but I am! 
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Jax430
Hi!
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Jackie
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by MsG
I will
My uncle helped THIRTY people when he died and his organs were donated! Crazy, huh?
That is absolutely amazing, and I think it is one of the best things a person can do.
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:50 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Re: Organ Donation
yes, I want everything they can possibly take donated...These days its more then organs and eyes, they can use skin for skin grafts and Tissue and without a doubt I would want it to be used to help someone if possible..not like I'll be needing it..
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:51 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by julz33
Posted by Aliasmom
Definitely, and then afterward I will be cremated.
ditto
me too.
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| Posted 6/22/05 6:58 PM |
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leighla
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Lauren
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Re: Organ Donation
Yup - I'm a registered Organ Donor in the State of New Jersey.
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:00 PM |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
Member since 5/05 22334 total posts
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Professional Aunts No Kids
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Re: Organ Donation
Yes...i will donate all/any or my organs needed. My father had a heart and kidney transplant and I am so VERY grateful to the families of the people that donated. 
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:08 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Organ Donation
I was wondering - how many of those that want to donate your organs are actually registered donors?
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:10 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by BabyAvocado
I was wondering - how many of those that want to donate your organs are actually registered donors?
I am...
ETA- I also made sure my mom and my husband knew this as well....
My Uncle just recently died...He did not have a donor card or registered to donate his organs. The Donation people called our house at 2:30 AM to ask about donation because they are on a time frame obviously...my Mom was so upset over the 2:30 am phone call she got mad and said no....She kinda regrets it now.
Message edited 6/22/2005 7:13:21 PM.
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:11 PM |
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VirginiaDeb
Don't eat me, hippo!
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Deb
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Re: Organ Donation
I'm a registered donor in Virginia. As long as my organs are healthy, I want them to be able to go to someone who needs them.
Who knows when I, or someone I love, might need one. I just want to return the favor.
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:16 PM |
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Tany
Becoming a different woman
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Tania
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Re: Organ Donation
I'm not but I don't have a license yet, I will make sure to check that box once I get it.
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:16 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by Aliasmom
I'm not but I don't have a license yet, I will make sure to check that box once I get it.
I am--- theres also a web site you can go to even if you dont have a liscence.... i forget what the exact address is, but if you google it, it will come up 
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:18 PM |
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Tany
Becoming a different woman
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Tania
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by neeniebean86
Posted by Aliasmom
I'm not but I don't have a license yet, I will make sure to check that box once I get it.
I am--- theres also a web site you can go to even if you dont have a liscence.... i forget what the exact address is, but if you google it, it will come up
Thanks, I might do that then.
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:19 PM |
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by dm24angel
Posted by BabyAvocado
I was wondering - how many of those that want to donate your organs are actually registered donors?
I am...
ETA- I also made sure my mom and my husband knew this as well....
My Uncle just recently died...He did not have a donor card or registered to donate his organs. The Donation people called our house at 2:30 AM to ask about donation because they are on a time frame obviously...my Mom was so upset over the 2:30 am phone call she got mad and said no....She kinda regrets it now.
Yes I heard that letting others know your wishes in advance is important too.
I asked how many because I was all for donating my organs and have told family members that - however, when it came time to actually check the box - I hestitated! 
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:30 PM |
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Disneygirl
Disney cruise bound!
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by BabyAvocado
I was wondering - how many of those that want to donate your organs are actually registered donors?
I am too. You really don't need to though just let your family know your wishes (or have it written in your health care proxy). Even if you are a registered organ donor they can't take them w/out your next of kins permission.
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:43 PM |
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Jax430
Hi!
Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: Organ Donation
Posted by BabyAvocado
I asked how many because I was all for donating my organs and have told family members that - however, when it came time to actually check the box - I hestitated!
Well, as I already posted, I just discovered that I can donate my organs as a Jew. So for the last few hours, I have been thinking about checking the box. I am going to but it is nervewracking. DH knows that I want to donate.
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| Posted 6/22/05 7:51 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Organ Donation
Yes. I feel it is so important to give the opportunity for someone to be able to use what I no longer need.
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