I just wanted to remind all of you that April is National Donate Life Month. If you are a recipient, here are some great ideas from UNOS for ways to celebrate.
April 4, 2011
National Donate Life Month -- An Opportunity for Recipients to Express Gratitude and Remembrance
National Donate Life Month, celebrated nationwide each April, presents a wonderful occasion for transplant recipients and their loved ones to express gratitude for the life-giving act of organ donation and remind the public of the need that still exists for many other people.
We encourage those of you personally touched by the transplant experience to share your thoughts with others this month. The opportunities are limitless, but here are some suggestions:
- Write a letter, or even just send a card, to your living donor or your donor family.
- If you participate in social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), make a post about how your transplant experience has helped you and others.
- If you haven't done so already, submit a tribute to the National Donor Memorial Web site.
- Seek an opportunity to talk about your experience in your place of worship or a civic/service organization meeting.
- Take part in a donor remembrance ceremony sponsored by your local transplant center or organ procurement organization.
- Send a letter to the editor of your local paper describing your experience and the difference it has made for you.
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