In April, Ochsner Rush Health and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency held a special event to raise awareness about organ donation during National Donate Life Month. The event took place at a local hospital in Meridian, Mississippi and included a flag-raising ceremony to honor organ donors and their families.
Dr. Asad Khan, a pulmonary doctor at Ochsner Rush, and Kathryn Skelton, an organ recipient, were among the speakers at the event. Dr. Khan emphasized the importance of organ donation and how one donor can impact up to 8 different lives through major organ donation, and up to 75 lives through tissue and eye donation. He highlighted the selfless act of declaring oneself as an organ donor and the tremendous impact it can have on those waiting for transplants.
Kathryn Skelton shared her personal experience as an organ recipient, expressing her gratitude for the gift of life she received. She emphasized the impact of organ donation on not just her life, but on the lives of many others who are waiting for transplants.
If you are interested in registering as an organ donor, you can visit the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency’s website for more information. Joining the organ donor registry is a simple yet impactful way to make a difference in the lives of those in need of life-saving transplants.
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