Texas Children’s Transplant Team dressed up for National Donate Life Blue & Green Day on April 16 as a part of National Donate Life Month, which is held each April and dedicated to raising awareness for organ and tissue donation.
National Donate Life Month is also a time to reflect and show gratitude for the many courageous donors and donor families who have saved lives through the gift of donation.
If you have not considered being an organ donor, now is a great month to make that choice. Being an organ donor is a selfless act that can save up to eight lives. Donors leave a courageous legacy, and in some ways, are able to live on in transplant recipients. For more reasons why you should register to be an organ donor, check out this blog from Diana Harter, assistant clinical director of Transplant Services.
Texas Children’s is one of the largest and most active pediatric transplantation programs in the country. Learn more about our services and programs for patients awaiting an organ transplant by clicking here.
Ready to commit to life in the event of a tragedy? Visit www.RegisterMe.org to become an organ donor, and check out www.donatelife.net for more on organ and tissue donation.