In April, Ochsner Rush Health and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency in Meridian, Mississippi, joined together to celebrate National Donate Life Month. The event honored organ donors and their families with a flag-raising ceremony to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.
Dr. Asad Khan, a pulmonary doctor at Ochsner Rush, emphasized the life-changing impact that one organ donor can have on multiple lives. Through major organs, organ donation can potentially save up to 8 lives. Additionally, tissue and eye donation can impact up to 75 lives. This selfless act can make a significant difference for those awaiting transplants and give them a chance at a healthier future.
Kathryn Skelton, an organ recipient, shared her heartfelt gratitude for the gift of life she received from her donor. She expressed her appreciation for the donor’s family and the opportunity they gave her to reclaim her health and well-being. Skelton’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the transformation that organ donation can bring to individuals in need.
If you are interested in registering as an organ donor and potentially saving lives, visit the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency’s website for more information. Your decision to become an organ donor could make a profound impact on those awaiting life-saving transplants and give them a chance at a healthier future.
