A good deed done...

[eddy_]

I've been meaning to do this for years and after the post below from emmelinemay, I've finally done it.

If you're dead, may as well help someone else...

Register HereIf you carry a Donor Card, that's no garuntee your wishes will be carried out. Register and make sure you can help someone out after your death, if that's what you wish

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[toxicpixie]

But...

You're dead. And there's a desperate need for body parts to help others who could lead far better lives if they had them!

I can understand not wanting to donate when you're alive, but once you're dead? That confuses me intensely.

Mind, I'm not sure many people would want my organs :S

Nathan, the Toxic Pixie

[toxicpixie]

I'm interested in the why you feel like that. How come?

If it's something you don't want to discuss, don't worry :) My curiosity can remain unfullfilled!

Nathan, the Toxic Pixie

[huggirl]

Already put it up on mine

[eddy_]

TBH I think it would be great if everybody put it on their journals. Like I said, I've been meaning to do it for years but it's always been one of those things that I've just never got around to doing. Being able to do it via that link worked great.

I wonder how many organs have been waisted because people 'just never get round to it'? It's quite a sobering thought really.

[toxicpixie]

Lots. The stats are really bad on it :( Personally, I'd support a scheme where by you opt out if you don't want your organs to be used after your death.

Nathan, the Toxic Pixie

[loopee_lu]

the nhs is actually considering that option but there is a lot of arguements against because people feel that they are being pressured into it and if they forget or don't get round to it. this came about mainly due to the Yorkhill scandle where the hospital was using dead tissues and organs for experiments without consent- they thought they had it but didn't. anyway, that kinda stopped the idea of 'opting out' before it had even started.

[just_jazz]

Not sure where i stand on this matter, i know i can't give blood.

Went on the site but couldn't find much to answer my question.

Will read more, would like to.

[fuzzygoth]

i did it today too they are bloody welcome to any part of
my body the can salvage ... though after last weekend i am
honestly feel i should warn them about the liver :p

£150 odd quid roughly on travel and alcahol etc :o

[loopee_lu]

if i knew how to link journals then i would ;op
will probably do it at andy's when i have time and actually have a keyboard with a working shift key.

[balsall_heathan]

Good post, Eddy. Meant to do this for years and this is the asswards kick I needed.