In the month of April, Ochsner Rush Health and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency in Meridian, Mississippi organized an event to recognize National Donate Life Month. The event paid homage to organ donors and their families through a flag-raising ceremony that underscored the importance of organ donation.
Dr. Asad Khan, a pulmonary doctor at Ochsner Rush, emphasized how one organ donor can save up to 8 lives through major organs and impact up to 75 lives through tissue and eye donation. This selfless act can bring about a significant change in the lives of those awaiting transplants.
Kathryn Skelton, an organ recipient, expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the gift of life she received from her donor. She thanked the donor’s family for their sacrifice and the opportunity they gave her to reclaim her health and well-being. Skelton’s story serves as a powerful reminder of how organ donation can transform lives.
If you are considering becoming an organ donor and potentially saving lives, visit the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency’s website for more information on how you can register as a donor. Your decision could make a profound impact on those who are waiting for life-saving transplants.