During National Donate Life Month in April, Ochsner Rush Health and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency held a special event at a local hospital in Meridian, Mississippi. The event 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, spoke at the event about the importance of organ donation. Dr. Khan emphasized that 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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