2008 Woodie Awards
Today's Lesson
Paula Wilder
Issue date: 2/22/08 Section: Forum
Tyler wants to encourage all the students, staff, and faculty to be willing to be classified as organ donors. When or if you already have done this, make sure to let your family members know, so in case of an accident there would be no delay in getting your organs to a person on the list. According to the OrganDonor.gov, the average waiting time for a kidney is 1,121 days, as opposed to the waiting time for a heart which is only 230 days.
If you have a NC driver's license, then you can easily classify yourself as an organ donor when you renew your license. You notify the clerk, sign a document, and a small red heart is printed on the bottom right hand side of your license to signify to medical personnel your desire to be an organ donor. You can also go to the OrganDonor.gov and order a free donor card, fill it out and have two witnesses sign it. You can also print one out at the same sight.
Tyler won't be spending her Spring Break in the Islands, but if you are, then find out from her how to find her mom's garden. If you can't get out of town, then I encourage you to spend some time with Tyler, maybe help her pass some time at dialysis. You won't be on the Islands, but you'll be blessed by an Island girl!
If you have a NC driver's license, then you can easily classify yourself as an organ donor when you renew your license. You notify the clerk, sign a document, and a small red heart is printed on the bottom right hand side of your license to signify to medical personnel your desire to be an organ donor. You can also go to the OrganDonor.gov and order a free donor card, fill it out and have two witnesses sign it. You can also print one out at the same sight.
Tyler won't be spending her Spring Break in the Islands, but if you are, then find out from her how to find her mom's garden. If you can't get out of town, then I encourage you to spend some time with Tyler, maybe help her pass some time at dialysis. You won't be on the Islands, but you'll be blessed by an Island girl!
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