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Positive Things About Organ Donation

Besides the giving of one's life for another, organ donation is one of the most sacrificing act a person can perform. The act of giving an organ to a person in need of it is an act of charity that goes beyond donating money, food or shelter. Organ donation includes the gift of life, it is compatible with most religions, it transcends race, religion or culture, and it is not limited to age or health.

  1. The Gift of Life

    • Organ donation is one of the greatest sacrifices known in society today.

      One of the most positive aspects of organ donation is that it is a gift of life. Without organ transplant, many people will not have a chance to live a full life. The organ donation can extend the patient's life, expand on the quality of life, and save loved ones the experience of an early death. Giving sensory organs such as eyes, inner ear organs, or obscure other sensory body organs can give a blind person the chance to see for the first time or a deaf person a chance to hear. The gift of life will not only enhance the self-esteem of the giver, it will be seen as a sacrifice that goes beyond reproach.

    Religion Compatibility

    • Most religions of the world support organ donations.

      Most religions in the world condone and some even support organ donations. Though some religions and cultures believe that the soul would not depart Earth if organs or appendages of the body were not buried or burned in a state of wholeness, many of the world's religions embrace organ donation as a charitable act. The religions of Protestantism, Catholicism, most of Judaism, and Islam see organ donation as a act of kindness and generosity. If there is doubt amongst a potential organ donor, it is advised that they seek advice from their priest, rabbi, clergyman or imam.

    Transcends Race, Religion, and Culture

    • It does not matter what color skin a person has, what religion they belong to, or what culture they live in when organ donation is questioned. Most organ donations are performed after the donor has died. The recipient of the organ usually does not know who donated the organ. This anonymous relationship circumvents prejudice or animosity toward either party. Even in living donations where the donor is alive, unless the recipient is family, the donor does not where there organ was used. The only barrier is blood type. Some blood types are not compatible with others, but there has been successful transplants where the blood type was not compatible.

    Donation Not Limited By Health or Age

    • Even though a person might die of illness or of old age, organ donation is not affected. For example, if a person dies of a liver disease, the liver will not be donated, but eyes, heart and lungs can be harvested if they were not affected by illness. This also holds true for age. Age can be detrimental to organs because of deterioration of the cells and tissues. This is not true for all organs. Medical tests can determine which organs are suitable for donation and which ones are not. People in their 70s and 80s have donated their organs successfully.

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