tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post2338149218773862539..comments2014-10-17T16:26:30.524-05:00Comments on Anatomy 2012: DonationsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14875568512324729173noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-58557895521832687952012-11-16T08:00:58.098-06:002012-11-16T08:00:58.098-06:00I am signed up as an organ donor should I die anyt...I am signed up as an organ donor should I die anytime soon. I am, however, not a bone marrow donor.To become an organ donor you have to go through the state and register. I became an organ donor when I received my Texas Driver's License. I think some people wouldn't want to be an organ donor because they just don't like the thought of somebody else having their organs or they don't realize that there is an option to only donate in case of death. And also some people may believe that if you're in some situation and a docker knows you're a donor, they may not treat you as well. I think organ and bone marrow donating is a great thing. If you can save someone's life by donating, why wouldn't you? I would like to become a bone marrow donor but do not know a lot about bone marrow donation but I would like to know more about it in order to discuss the possibility of donating. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-47819738046641939312012-11-15T23:35:59.918-06:002012-11-15T23:35:59.918-06:00I am not currently an organ donor nor a bone marro...I am not currently an organ donor nor a bone marrow donor. The primary reason for this is because I did not want to deal with signing up when I got my license and havn't taken the time out of my schedule to sign up. the organ donor part is not a problem to me because most cases involve taking my organs post-death unless it's a family member that needs an organ I can live without. If my body can be used in any way to help out another's life especially my family while I'm alive or dead then I'll be glad. The bone marrow donor however sounds like an intimidating procedure. The main reason why I along with many others out there are skeptical on this process is because of the fear of pain and the thought of having marrow taken out of your body. People can sign up to become a donor for each online or at a doctor/dmv. I personally have not discussed becoming either of the two with my family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-20923875551668710642012-11-15T23:28:58.482-06:002012-11-15T23:28:58.482-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor but I am an organ don...I am not a bone marrow donor but I am an organ donor. To become an organ donor you have to go through the state and register. I first went through Taylor's Gift to become an organ donor and then they sent me to the state. I think some people wouldn't want to be an organ donor because they just don't like the thought of somebody else having their organs. And also some people may believe that if you're in some situation and a docker knows you're a donor, they may not treat you as well. I think organ and bone marrow donating is a great thing. If you can save some bodies life, why wouldn't you? I would like to become a bone marrow donor but do not know much about it and would like to learn more about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-53161879325716322412012-11-15T22:56:44.199-06:002012-11-15T22:56:44.199-06:00No I am not a bone marrow donor and I am not an or...No I am not a bone marrow donor and I am not an organ donor however I would like to be an organ donor. A way to become an organ donor is by going to the Taylor's Gift website and register. It is fairly easy. For people that do not want to be a donor, I assume they dont want to be a donor because they cannot understand the thought of removing parts out of a once living body. For me, I would love to be a donor but I need to have a more serious conversation with my parents about it.Tanner Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422618398607824548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-57107543179943913392012-11-15T22:28:59.386-06:002012-11-15T22:28:59.386-06:00I have been an organ donor ever since I got my dri...I have been an organ donor ever since I got my driver's license back when I was 16. I always thought it would be beneficial to other people who needed certain organs to live. I think it is important and it would make a tragedy turn into something beautiful for another person in need. I am not a blood marrow donator mainly because I was unaware you could donate such a thing. Now that I have knowledge of this I am really considering donating just because marrow is reproduced. Yes this process might hurt but a little pain never killed anybody and it is for a good cause. I feel people are unaware how easy it is to become a donor and if we had PSAs about this more people would donate. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-14393731182959142762012-11-15T19:50:04.239-06:002012-11-15T19:50:04.239-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor however I just recent...I am not a bone marrow donor however I just recently became an organ donor. For many they make the decision when they renew their license which the DMV are able to then put a symbol in the bottom right corner that indicates you are a donor. Although, if you are due anytime soon for a license renewal you can get a donor card from Division of Transplantation which you would carry around at all times. Some people choose not to be a donor because they either are afraid it will hurt to give bone marrow or for religious purposes aren't allowed to. It’s kind of hard to say if i would donate or not because i know i would want to be a bone marrow donor but i am one of those people afraid of the pain however if it came down to it, i feel that i would go through with the process and donate because i know i would want someone to do they same for me if needed. Yes i have talked to my family about being a donor which is why i decided to be an organ donor. The Storch's go to our church so it became a little more personal and i really felt the need to become one. I haven't really talked to them about being a bone marrow donor but that is something i plan to do in the future. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-85821651024472280062012-11-15T19:25:38.616-06:002012-11-15T19:25:38.616-06:00No, I am not an organ donor, or a bone marrow dono...No, I am not an organ donor, or a bone marrow donor. For someone to become a donor, they must first register online. Once someone registers, the next time they renew their license, they need to tell the DMV that they want to be a donor so they can put a symbol on the license that shows they are planning on being a donor. If someone is not getting their license renewed anytime soon, one should get a donor card from Division of transplantation, which one should carry around with them everywhere. Lastly, one should tell their family. When someone dies, even with a donor card, the hospital must have permission to remove the organ. My family and I have not talked about becoming a donor. Even though it's a good cause, I will most likely not be a donor. It's just something that kind of makes me feel weird when I think of that subject. Donating is a great thing, especially when it's something as important as an organ or marrow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-24375476993563952082012-11-15T15:46:22.744-06:002012-11-15T15:46:22.744-06:00I am an organ donor, Taylor's passing was infl...I am an organ donor, Taylor's passing was influential and I decided to take part and become one. One can become an organ donor at donatelife.net and organdonor.gov. One can also find these websites on the Taylor's Gift website as well. I became an organ donor when I got my license for the first time, by checking the organ donation box. I feel like all people should be organ donors, I know that there are some religious beliefs that hold people back from doing this; but what good are your organs after you die unless you give them to someone that needs them? I think the subject is a little touchy because no one really wants to talk about dying and giving their vital organs to someone else. Although bone marrow is a completely different subject. I would want to be a bone marrow donor, but I feel like going through with it would be really hard. Bone marrow transplants happen when you're life is in full swing. It's pretty invasive surgery so I feel like it would be pretty hard to picture actually going through with it. Overall, giving organs and bone marrow is a beautiful thing in that I feel as if it is the most genuine way to help someone, there is no money or anything else involved but yourself. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-22292459024854056642012-11-15T15:39:49.263-06:002012-11-15T15:39:49.263-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor but I am a certified ...I am not a bone marrow donor but I am a certified organ donor. I never knew that you could actually sign up to be a bone marrow donor until this year, but I don't know if I would be able to do that because it sounds kind of painful which is why many people avoid this procedure even though it can be life-saving. To sign up as an organ donor, a person can check that option when getting their license. They can also go to websites that are posted on Taylor's Gift to register. I am already signed up to be an organ donor, so that I would do, but I would probably donate bone marrow only if one of my close friends or a family member was in need. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851234655306780163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-44245775972100195492012-11-15T15:25:24.926-06:002012-11-15T15:25:24.926-06:00I'm not a bone marrow donor or an organ donor ...I'm not a bone marrow donor or an organ donor because I didn't even know about bone marrow donation existed till now and I haven't ever really discussed organ donation with my family or friends ever. To become an organ donor, one can just tick the box when they are given their license. Also, you can just go online and register at sites like donatelife.net. Another way to do is to tell your family that after you pass away it's okay for them to donate your organs to another being. Bone Marrow is interesting because you do it when you "alive" and can feel good about saving someone's life. To become a bone marrow donor you can go online and register after they will contact you to take a blood sample and then you just wait till there's a match that you can donate to. Some people chose not to because they've never discussed this with their family/friends which also applies to me. Also, it could be because of religious reasons. I'm not sure if I'm ready to sign up for it yet but I really want to be a bone marrow donor because you see the person you might be helping out in your lifetime. Even though it seems a little scary, I think its well worth the pain. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-19821704643646146972012-11-15T15:14:22.743-06:002012-11-15T15:14:22.743-06:00I am not currently a bone marrow donor or an organ...I am not currently a bone marrow donor or an organ donor of any kind at the moment. If I were to become an organ donor I would have to sign up as an organ and tissue donor in a state donor registry, which is hopefully somewhat close or able to be done online. I think that some people don’t like to become organ donors purely for selfish reasons, but also because some people that donate their organs can’t get to the person that needs them in time. Also common myths such as, not being given priority in the hospital if they are organ donors and an open casket funeral isn’t possible if you have donated an organ , are what detour people from becoming organ donors. When I am 18 I plan to become an organ donor. I do not see anything wrong with being an organ and donor and would be happy to help someone out or even save their life if I could. I haven’t talked to my family about it but I will when the time comes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-38757971904392285142012-11-15T14:11:57.861-06:002012-11-15T14:11:57.861-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor, however I am an orga...I am not a bone marrow donor, however I am an organ donor. I did this through the DPS when I got my license and have been further inspired by Taylor's Gift. My dad was in New York on 9/11/2001 and actually had a 10 o clock meeting in one of the towers and stayed in New York and donated blood the day after and since then I've been inspired to donate. However for some religions it is not allowed and that is understandable. As for me though, I am going to stick to my decision to donate organs and blood as often as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-26836327974894129312012-11-15T13:52:20.537-06:002012-11-15T13:52:20.537-06:00I’m not a bone marrow donor but I am an organ dono...I’m not a bone marrow donor but I am an organ donor. I want to register to become a bone marrow donor in the near future, just in case, I later get contacted to be a match for a recipient. I recently found out about how simple it is to register online and how the donor bank will later contact you if you seem to be a match. You can register online for both bone marrow and organ donation, and you can also select to be an organ donor once you get your driver’s license. I think maybe some people choose not to because they've never really placed much thought into it, some for religious reasons, and some because they’re afraid of the pain that comes with a kidney transplant or donating bone marrow. I think you could really get more people to become bone marrow donors if you spread how simple it is to join the registry. Before this class, I thought just trying to be a bone marrow donor would be a complicated process to begin with. I think I thought that bone marrow was something that would normally be donated by a sibling or a family member. As a kid, my childhood friend, Michael, provided bone marrow for his younger sister, Elisa, who had been fighting leukemia since she was a toddler and I remember he didn't come out to play for an entire week. Then when he did, he had told us about “the massive needle” that he endured. Although my entire neighborhood was hopeful that the transplant would work, unfortunately, the bone marrow transfer was unsuccessful. (I didn't fully understand this till later) I haven’t discussed organ donation with my family and I’m still unsure if any of my family members have chosen to be organ donors. As I become an adult, I have this option to become a bone marrow donor. I think it’s something I want to take part in. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-69466622220823480322012-11-15T13:47:10.494-06:002012-11-15T13:47:10.494-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor, and I don't thin...I am not a bone marrow donor, and I don't think I am an organ donor. People can sign up to be an organ donor when they get a driver's license. They can also sign up through organizations such as Taylor's gift. People can be bone marrow donors through organizations too. I think that some people (myself sometimes included) aren't bone marrow donors because we don't know much about bone marrow donation and/or people are scared to get holes drilled into them. Also, a reason to not be an organ donor is that people might fear that there bodies are mutilated after they die. I will consider bone marrow donation and signing up to be an organ donor in the future. For now, I don't think I'm signed up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-21497135569732197872012-11-15T13:43:42.155-06:002012-11-15T13:43:42.155-06:00I am not bone morrow or organ donor. The process o...I am not bone morrow or organ donor. The process of becoming a donor is fairly easy though. You first must sign up with your states donor registry site and then when you go to get or renew your license, just check off on a quick form stating your want to be a donor. There are others ways to sign up such as malls and other websites such as taylorsgift.org. Also, none of this matters if you don’t consent with your family because doctors cannot continue the process unless your family confirms that is ok. Even though this is an easy process many people do not sign up. Reasons go from religious views all the to (this might sound crazy) conspiracy theories. Also, some people want to leave there body the way it is when the die and there are many other reasons. I personally now have thought about possibly signing up to be a donor. This is because this is a chance to possible save someone’s life so you can’t possibly argue against that. The only thing stopping me from signing up is that I haven’t talked to my family about it yet. I will see what they say, but I am defiantly considering it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14801813729344103443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-44712340331027149632012-11-15T13:37:13.707-06:002012-11-15T13:37:13.707-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor, but I am an organ do...I am not a bone marrow donor, but I am an organ donor. To become a bone marrow donor I found out that a simple way was to go to the taylorsgift website, and they give you steps to become one. To become an organ donor you could look online to see how or become one when you get your license. I think the reason why some are against organ donations is because of religious views. For me i would donate, I think it is a great cause that could really help someone. I haven't really talked to my family about much all i know that my parents are and so is my older brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-60527393397444050222012-11-15T13:33:38.982-06:002012-11-15T13:33:38.982-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor but I am an organ don...I am not a bone marrow donor but I am an organ donor. You come about doing this when you get your license, you can decide then if you would like to be one or not. If you become an organ donor your organs would be given to someone who needs help and you could possibly save someones life. There are risks though, they could have complications in surgery and there will need to be a recovery time. I am hesitant to become a bone marrow donor because if can be painful and needs recovery time. But becoming one could really help someone who matches you, cause finding a marrow donor is very difficult to find. You can become a organ donor by going to tailors gift website. You can become a marrow donor by contacting your doctor and signing up, but you will have to go through a few test. I would highly suggest becoming an organ donor, there really is no better gift than saving someones life.Brittney Patricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-54028689439146261872012-11-15T13:32:19.187-06:002012-11-15T13:32:19.187-06:00Although I am not a bone marrow donor, I am actual...Although I am not a bone marrow donor, I am actually an organ donor. There are a couple steps in signing up to become a bone marrow donor. You will need to register online and then take DNA tests to categorize your type of bone marrow. Unlike blood transplants, bone marrow is very difficult to find matches. The most common way to find a match is family member or relative. When I first signed up to be an organ donor, I chose to be an organ donor at the DPS. Then I registered online for it. Many people are afraid of the risks involving bone marrow and organ transplants. Being an bone marrow donor can be very painful and it requires time in the hospital for recovery. The risks of being an organ donor can involve infections, complications during surgery, and it could affect ones health in the future. I have discussed with my parents to be an organ donor because I have family who have received organs that saved there lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-20125475238823777782012-11-15T13:25:21.136-06:002012-11-15T13:25:21.136-06:00Becoming an organ donor is a simple process. You c...Becoming an organ donor is a simple process. You can start by having a conversation with your parents, and then whenever you get your license you check the box that says yes I would like to be an organ donor. To become a bone marrow donor you go to marrow.org and click join now, and you can sign up. Some people choose not to give bone marrow because of religious issues, the procedure itself, or some people have an illness or disease that prevents them from giving marrow. I am an organ donor because I believe that if I die, then someone else should live with my help, I would love to help impact another life. I am not a bone marrow donor, but if my family or friends needed me and I was a match I would definitely donate my blood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-90059698473059765732012-11-15T13:23:31.879-06:002012-11-15T13:23:31.879-06:00I am not an organ donor or a bone marrow donor and...I am not an organ donor or a bone marrow donor and neither is anyone in my immediate family. To become a bone marrow donor you have to go online and sign up and they send you a swab to get your DNA. Organ donor is an easier process; you just have to check a box when you renew your license at the DPS office. I think people do not become one because it scares them in a way, or they would like to keep themselves all together after they pass. Another reason for not being a donor may be that it is against some religions and beliefs. I don’t really know why I am not one, I don’t have a good reason but I do think I may become one soon. My family and I do not really talk about being donors but I do believe I would donate anything to any of them if they needed it. Bone marrow donation kind of freaks me out but I think if someone in my family needed it I would probably give to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-84586065945475815762012-11-15T13:22:17.788-06:002012-11-15T13:22:17.788-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor, but I am an organ do...I am not a bone marrow donor, but I am an organ donor. It is actually very simple to become an organ donor. All you have to do is check the box verifying that you wish to be one when you get your driver's license renewed each year. You can sign up to be a bone marrow donor by going to marrow.com.I think that some people don't want to be donors simply because they are worried about the future and whether or not they will need their organs and/or marrow.I personally believe that I would offer to donate my organs/marrow if somebody in my family or a close friend was in need of them. I have discussed this subject with my parents and friends, and have made it evident that if something were to happen to me, I would want to donate all of my organs to those in need. I will mostly likely never sign up to be a marrow donor unless it was vital to somebody I am very close to.Allison Pughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-59368438717076210212012-11-15T13:15:19.444-06:002012-11-15T13:15:19.444-06:00I am not a bone marrow donor, but I am an organ do... I am not a bone marrow donor, but I am an organ donor. To become an bone marrow donor, all you need to do is sign up for something like www.marrow.org, online or in person. You will need to give a sample of DNA so that you can be matched with patients. To become an organ donor, you also sign up for something like organdonor.com. Also, you may designate this option on your driver's license. Something keeping people from becoming an organ donor is the fear that doctors won't work as hard to save your life, but in reality, doctors are more concerned at the moment with saving your life rather than someone else's. One of the biggest factors, however, is religion. It is against many people's beliefs to do so. Also, people worry about not being able to have an open casket funeral. This is actually something that they shouldn't worry about because the evidence is usually discrete and covered by clothing. Although my family and I have not discussed it, they know that I have chosen to be an organ donor on my license. It's very scary to think that part of you will live after you die, and that they will be such a part of someone else. However, I believe that it's an act of kindness and would rather be able to help someone, than go to the grave in an act of selfishness with something I will no longer need. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-11999240279877194012012-11-15T12:18:44.977-06:002012-11-15T12:18:44.977-06:00I am an organ donor. To sign up to be one is easy,...I am an organ donor. To sign up to be one is easy, you can just check a box whenever you renew your license. I believe that whenever you die, it doesn't mean that someone else shouldn't have the opportunity to live, and you should be able to give life to another person, and that is the reason that I am an organ donor. However, I am not a bone marrow donor. I have read some books where people donate bone marrow in order to save a loved ones life, and the way they describe it in books kinds of scares me. If a loved one needed me to donate bone marrow, I would, but I don't think I will sign up to be one on my own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-19105480748446124932012-11-15T12:11:34.113-06:002012-11-15T12:11:34.113-06:00Although I am not a bone marrow donor, I am an org...Although I am not a bone marrow donor, I am an organ donor. To become an organ donor it is a simple process of saying yes on the form for your drivers license each year is renewed. Becoming a bone marrow donor can be done by going to marrow.org and signing up to be a part of the "Be The Match" registry. Once registered you send in a cheek swab so that the registry can have DNA on file to make matches with. Whenever a patient is in need of a bone marrow transplant and they match your blood type the registry will contact you for further testing to ensure that you are the perfect match and healthy for the operation. Some aren't bone marrow donors because they are ill informed or due to the risks of the operation. Some feel uncomfortable with organ donation after they are dead or cannot donate due to health reasons or complications. I am an organ donor because I believe that it is something that I can give back to the world that will outlive me and benefit other lives even in my death. I am not a bone marrow donor because I have not been well informed on it and the idea of the operation is somewhat scary to me. However I feel that in the future I would register to be a bone marrow donor and continue to be an organ donor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232194142806829142.post-83302070835361136422012-11-15T11:59:47.866-06:002012-11-15T11:59:47.866-06:00I am a organ donator. My parents allowed me to dec...I am a organ donator. My parents allowed me to decided for myself if i wanted to be a organ donator or not. Others can simply ask and have a conversation with their parents and discuss their own beliefs if they want to become one. I think that some people choose not to become a organ or bone morrow donator because of either religious beliefs or because they are simple not comfortable with fact that once they have past away they will be cut up. I chose to become an organ donator because i find comfort in the fact that once i have past away i may be helping someone and saving a life. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com