I am a volunteer because I truly believe
that organ donation is the greatest gift of all. Because I was
so fortunate to receive this incredible gift, I want to make
sure everyone is informed about becoming organ and tissue donors.
For me, I had to wait so long in order to receive
my organs and my body was failing me--I do not wish for anyone
to go through this. Speaking about my experiences have helped
some people to have a better understanding about the patients
who wait for the call that an organ is available, but for
many people, the call never comes.
In addition to speaking at blood drives, I have
the pleasure of talking with the nurses-in-training at St.
Vincent's Catholic Medical about my experience. This is in
addition to my commitment to New York Organ Donor Network.
I truly enjoy hearing that people have
enrolled in the New
York Organ and Tissue Donor Registry
or signed the back of their driver's licenses because of my
and other recipient stories, and have told their families.
I like being the pebble in the pond that causes the ripple
effect.
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