2.03.2007

Organ Donor Waiting List hits 95,000

I just wanted to post this to get you thinking about the need for organ donors. I know it isn't a comfortable topic and not what you want to be thinking about on a beautiful day. There are people out there today who are waiting, wondering if they will get their organ before it is too late. I have been there, I understand. Please consider becoming an organ donor, and if you decide to do become a donor, INFORM YOUR FAMILY OF YOUR WISHES! THEY ARE THE ONE'S WHO MAKE THAT DECISION IN GEORGIA!


Waiting list candidates as of today 11:22am
All 95,066
Kidney 69,983
Pancreas 1,745
Kidney/Pancreas 2,389
Liver 16,988
Intestine 239
Heart 2,857
Lung 2,864
Heart/Lung 135
All candidates will be less than the sum due to candidates waiting for multiple organs

Transplants performed January - October 2006
Total 24,445
Deceased Donor 18,793
Living Donor 5,652
Based on OPTN data as of 01/26/2007

Donors recovered January - October 2006
Total 12,401
Deceased Donor 6,750
Living Donor 5,651
Based on OPTN data as of 01/26/2007

1 comment:

Janine said...

Very interesting! Thanks for the facts. I appreciate you sharing your concern in this way. You are great! Janine