The Gift Of Life (Of The Body) |
There is no greater sacrifice than giving something of your own body. And within us, we all have the power to save another person's life.
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Organ Donation - 18 people die each day waiting for an organ transplant. If you'd like to sign up, go to organdonor.gov to get more information. Please make sure that your family knows your intentions. Blood Donors - Blood has an expiration date. No matter how much blood is collected in blood drives, the need is always there to replace what is no longer usable. Go to the Red Cross website to find out where blood drives are being held in your area, or set up a blood drive at your workplace. Bone Marrow Donors - The National Marrow Donor Program connects people who need marrow transplants with potential donor matches. Locks Of Love - The Locks of Love Program accepts hair in minimum 10" lengths to make wigs for financially disadvantaged children up to 18 yrs. old. Hair should be either braided or in a pony tail before cutting. Many hair salons are happy to forward your donations for you. Breast Milk - It's no secret that breastfeeding babies is advantageous to their health. Human Milk Banking Association of North America is just one agency that collects breast milk for distribution to babies who would otherwise not be able to receive this nourishment. |