Have Faith in Organ and Tissue Donation
Six percent of Ohioans think that their religion does not support organ and tissue donation, according to a recent survey conducted by the Second Chance Trust Fund. But, the truth is: all major religions in the United States support donation.
To combat this misconception, religious organizations across the nation are encouraged to participate in National Donor Sabbath each November.
The awareness event, taking place this year from Nov. 12-14, is a celebration of life that serves to remind Americans of their religion’s support of organ and tissue donation. Studies indicate that people seek advice from their religious leaders about donation, which is why Lifeline of Ohio offers the resources needed to guide a congregation.
You can get your religious organization involved and save lives! We make it simple by offering free materials. Whether you want to hang posters, display a quilt or ask your religious leader to focus a sermon on donation, we have all of the resources to make it happen.
Nearly 100 religious organizations in central Ohio have already committed to sharing the importance of donation with their members this November and we hope that number will continue to grow.
We invite you to join us for National Donor Sabbath Nov. 12-14, or any time of the year by sharing the importance of the “Gift of Life.”
For further information on how to get involved, please click here.
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11 Comments »
Doug Elson
Any church no matter what denomination should support organ donation. God has made this kind of things to happen to help all the people in the world. Everyone sholud support this as it could be one of your own family that needs the next organ Or might be a donor to help someone else. God bless Lifeline of Ohio for the GREAT job they are doing helping others
Sarah
I did a speech back about 10 years ago in high school about organ and tissue donation. One girl in my class, and Orthodox Jew, tried to interrupt my speech and actually argue about how I was wrong and that her religion under no circumstance allowed organ donation. I later found some literature to give to her about how there are exceptions in her religion, and she started chastising me for persecuting her or something. It was crazy. Anyway, I am not religious by any means, but I still continue to volunteer with Donate Life and try to help people overcome this misconception as an obstacle to registering.
m
I agree with Doug,
admin
Sarah,
We understand that donation is a personal decision and not right for everyone. But, yes, there is literature confirming Orthodox Judaism’s support of donation. You can learn more from the Halachic Organ Donation Society: http://www.hods.org/
- Lifeline of Ohio
Jim Eckard
Being a donor upon your death is the single most greatest act of charity you can do for someone. It’s a good thing that Donate Life has thougt of sharing this news with all of Gods people no mater what religion, about this great gift they can give for someone they don’t even know. Right before Thanksgiving is a great time. I know for me that it’s a time of year that I’ve allways been thankful for but since transplant I am even more thankful for the donor who saved my life. Thank you Life Line for helping spread the word in all of Gods places.
Heather
I totally agree with Jim, the gift of life is the best gift that could ever be given. My friend Maci passed away in jan. she was a donor, and just the thought of her living on is such a great comfort. I am an organ donor and am a full supporter of it!
Kristina Fisher
I believe that religions do support organ donation, I know that mine does. As a liver recipient, I know that my God has touch me with his grace and allowed me to continue to show full support for this life-altering cause. I feel that He has given me a chance to show others what this truly awesome modern day miracle can mean to others by how it has touch my life and those who know me.
I didn’t used to understand the importance of being an organ donor, and honestly, I wasn’t a donor until my illness. I feel a little ashamed that I never gave it much thought until I needed a donor, but through all of this I learn the great importance of it and have encouraged anyone who will listen of the meaning of organ and tissue donation.
Thank you Lifeline for being there when I needed you and for encouraging others to become donors. I, along with my entire family are organ donors and I feel secure in knowing that we will move onto a better place when we leave this world but am confidant in the knowledge that we may be able to touch another family through our gifts of life so that others may enjoy the second chance that I have been given.
With great blessings,
Kristina F.
Kristina Fisher
I believe that religions do support organ donation, I know that mine does. As a liver recipient, I know that my God has touch me with his grace and allowed me to continue to show full support for this life-altering cause. I feel that He has given me a chance to show others what this truly awesome modern day miracle can mean to others by how it has touch my life and those who know me.
I didn’t used to understand the importance of being an organ donor, and honestly, I wasn’t a donor until my illness. I feel a little ashamed that I never gave it much thought until I needed a donor, but through all of this I learn the great importance of it and have encouraged anyone who will listen of the meaning of organ and tissue donation.
Thank you Lifeline for being there when I needed you and for encouraging others to become donors. I, along with my entire family are organ donors and I feel secure in knowing that we will move onto a better place when we leave this world but am confidant in the knowledge that we may be able to touch another family through our gifts of life so that others may enjoy the second chance that I have been given.
With great blessings,
Kristina F.
Julia
My nickname is Queen Bee and has been for a very long time. I love reading these success stories. I am on the transplant list for a liver and kidney. I spent over three months at the Cleveland Clinic last summer, 2009. It is ironic that a bee is the “mascot” for organ donation. Thank you for what you are doing!
samantha hennessy
I AGREE WITH DOUG!!
Sue Sommerfeld
I love to tell people how to “Bee” an organ and tissue donor at my job at the license agency. I am lucky enough to share the word with hundreds of people everyday. I hope I have a big impact on them when I ask them to sign up to “Bee” an organ and tissue donor!