Thursday, October 27, 2011

Organ donation: How You Can Get Involved

I now understand how important it is to have a signed donor card. Please take a minutes to help. Thousands of people die each year while waiting for organs to become available. In my opinion it's irresponsible and selfish to not participate.

Here are the details:

Ontario
In Ontario, you can show your intent to be an organ donor by carrying a signed donor card. Cards are included with new and renewed driver's licenses and available through the
Trillium Gift of Life Network (call 416-363-4001 or 1-800-263-2833), at Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care offices and at some Ministry of Transportation offices. You can also register your wishes and have them linked to your health card with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care -- visit their website to obtain the Organ and Tissue Donor Registration Form.

Quebec
To indicate your willingness to donate organs and tissues in Quebec, obtain a free donation sticker and apply it to your health card. Stickers are available at CLSCs, hospitals or drugstores.

If you're outside these examples google "organ donation", or visit you local hospital for more details.

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