Craigieboy Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 If you believe in organ donation, prove it. Would you take an organ if you needed one? Nearly everyone would. But only 27% of us have joined the Organ Donor Register. More than 10,000 people in the UK currently need a transplant? Of these, 1000 – 3 a day - will die waiting as there are not enough organs available. Please help us to turn people’s good intentions about organ donation into action by registering on the NHS Organ Donor Register. http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp Takes just a couple of minutes to register. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling Archer Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 already an organ donor, what use are they to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Lost my donor card a while back and kept putting off getting a new one. Cheers, Cragie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Lost my donor card a while back and kept putting off getting a new one. Cheers, Cragie. When I registered a while back, they sent out a pre-printed one. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 They definitely do not want my liver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynie b Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 If you believe in organ donation, prove it. Would you take an organ if you needed one? Nearly everyone would. But only 27% of us have joined the Organ Donor Register. More than 10,000 people in the UK currently need a transplant? Of these, 1000 ? 3 a day - will die waiting as there are not enough organs available. Please help us to turn people?s good intentions about organ donation into action by registering on the NHS Organ Donor Register. http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp Takes just a couple of minutes to register. Already hold an Organ donor card and give blood regularly (Every 4-6 months) Saying that, I'm getting a Tattoo on the 2nd December so I'll have to miss a few blood donor sessions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Bob Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Personally I believe that it should be an opt out option. Would reduce waiting times at a stroke. It would also spare those poor sods who must seem like Burke and Hare reborn, asking/pleading with grieving relatives if its OK for them to take bits from folks who are carrying donor cards. Just because you're carrying a card, there is no guarantee that they'll actually be able to make use of all those goodies, if your relatives are not fully in agreement. Best make sure your nearest, and dearest know your wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cl1874 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Just registered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trotter Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Both mum and dad work for Blood Transfusion Service, i'm O Negative (blood can go into anyone) and when my mum started hemoerhaging on an operating table it took over 30pints to save her. Three very good reasons to start. Only problem is that I used to fair enjoy a bit of weed, so been waiting to get the go-ahead to go do it and then i'll be there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Jambo 60 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Personally I believe that it should be an opt out option. Would reduce waiting times at a stroke. It would also spare those poor sods who must seem like Burke and Hare reborn, asking/pleading with grieving relatives if its OK for them to take bits from folks who are carrying donor cards. Just because you're carrying a card, there is no guarantee that they'll actually be able to make use of all those goodies, if your relatives are not fully in agreement. Best make sure your nearest, and dearest know your wishes. Im sure im on the register, will need to check. No good to me once im gone. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Dizzle Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I did this years ago. I think it's wrong that there isn't an opt-out instead of trying to get people to register. Basically what David Mitchell says. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE6f5RYqYGw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambone Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think i registered a while back Just done again anyway. They can have them twice. Like you say it only takes a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondejamtart Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Personally I believe that it should be an opt out option. Would reduce waiting times at a stroke. It would also spare those poor sods who must seem like Burke and Hare reborn, asking/pleading with grieving relatives if its OK for them to take bits from folks who are carrying donor cards. Just because you're carrying a card, there is no guarantee that they'll actually be able to make use of all those goodies, if your relatives are not fully in agreement. Best make sure your nearest, and dearest know your wishes. I agree completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Baxter Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I am on the register as well, Sure i got the option a few years ago when i signed up for my boots card. Dont see why its not a thing that everyone does. Not as if i am going to be needing any off these when i am broon breed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 There are studies that suggest people who have received a new heart have taken on characteristics of the donor. Imagine getting Ratboys heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Already hold an Organ donor card and give blood regularly (Every 4-6 months) Saying that, I'm getting a Tattoo on the 2nd December so I'll have to miss a few blood donor sessions!! I think it's 2 years after a tattoo before you can give blood again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 There are studies that suggest people who have received a new heart have taken on characteristics of the donor. Imagine getting Ratboys heart. ......or Gary Gilmore's Eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm not sure I could drag one of those feckers out the church, I also think the minister would notice me pinching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm not sure I could drag one of those feckers out the church, I also think the minister would notice me pinching it. The mighty Wurlitzer! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm signed up. Old mans cousin has had a heart and lung transplant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasman Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Would you take an organ if you needed one? Where ? (already signed up ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey Dosser Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Where ? (already signed up ) Beat me to it. Already got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboron Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I think it's 2 years after a tattoo before you can give blood again. It`s a year before you can donate blood after having a tattoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie Pal Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 If you believe in organ donation, prove it. Would you take an organ if you needed one? Nearly everyone would. But only 27% of us have joined the Organ Donor Register. More than 10,000 people in the UK currently need a transplant? Of these, 1000 ? 3 a day - will die waiting as there are not enough organs available. Please help us to turn people?s good intentions about organ donation into action by registering on the NHS Organ Donor Register. http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp Takes just a couple of minutes to register. not one of yours pal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrasbraw Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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