If you really think about what must be going
through the mind of a person willing to give away their organs (whether during
their life or after death) to others who need them to survive, the first word
that comes to mind is selfless. It benefits the donor in no positive
physical or monetary way whatsoever; the donor loses an organ, possibly their
life, so physically, they aren’t getting anything out of it. So why might they
do it? Because they feel it is a kind, loving, helpful thing to do. Upon dying,
having your last farewell to mankind potentially be the gift of saving the
lives of others might make some people more comfortable with the prospect of
dying, which is often a topic of taboo and fear. What might drive someone to
donate while still alive is the desire to do something selfless in order to
give back to a world that they’ve taken so much from. Donating while still
alive is among the most generous things one can do because the donor risks
their health and quality of life for the possibility that they can improve that
of another. Do you feel the need to give back? Are you looking to leave a mark
on someone’s life when you’re dead and gone? Or maybe you can’t afford to think
too selflessly in regards to your health for your family’s sake or your own
fears? If morals don’t drive your consideration to donate, ask yourself “Who
might be affected by my donation?”
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