Be a Lifesaver!!

GENIE · Foro Master

RE: Be a Lifesaver!!

X4v13r · Comandante

GENIE wrote:

you know whats funny is until it hits close to home you dont really think about it!

See to me Kidney foundation i knew what i knew because of u princessa! But when my cuzin got told he had to be on dyalisys y todo i was like omg what!! then it was he needed a kidney donor and boom there we all were at the doctors all getting tested to see who was compatiable! its crazy and the doctor asked us if we wanted to keep our tests on file for another person! and most of the guys said yes, but the doctor adivsed my and my female cuzins to wait untill we have our kids because as mothers we are more compatible with our kids so if they need it we should wait! which is true and i never thought of that!! so now the kidney foundation has my donations in full!! and thank god my cuzin found a kidney and hes going into surgery next month with his mom!

YAY!!!

GENIE is coming to do the walk with us

~X

GENIE · Foro Master

you know whats funny is until it hits close to home you dont really think about it!

See to me Kidney foundation i knew what i knew because of u princessa! But when my cuzin got told he had to be on dyalisys y todo i was like omg what!! then it was he needed a kidney donor and boom there we all were at the doctors all getting tested to see who was compatiable! its crazy and the doctor asked us if we wanted to keep our tests on file for another person! and most of the guys said yes, but the doctor adivsed my and my female cuzins to wait untill we have our kids because as mothers we are more compatible with our kids so if they need it we should wait! which is true and i never thought of that!! so now the kidney foundation has my donations in full!! and thank god my cuzin found a kidney and hes going into surgery next month with his mom!

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

@ X - it's AMAZINg how generous people can be.

If we had more ppl. like this our waiting list will move quicker.

Althou this is such an awesome gesture, I'm honest cus I don't think I would be tough enough to do wat he did for his asst. I would DEFENITLY do it for a loved one, with no doubt.

X4v13r · Comandante

Boss donates kidney to his office assistant

MORGANTON, N.C. When doctors told Lisa White she needed a kidney transplant to stay alive, she never expected her boss to sign up as a donor.

Chris Jernigan, the director of Southmountain Children and Family Services in Nebo, said he had watched White, his friend and colleague of more than 11 years, struggle to come into work.

the rest of the story HERE!

~X

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

@ LC - if ur friend was ever in that situation no doctor will let her die to save some else's life, that's just unethical.

Now as to signing the card as ur wish is great, but all Dr. have to still get the consents of ur loved ones, before they go ahead, so I have mine signed, but if my family at the time of my death say no, then it's a final NO, even after I signed the card. That's why we can't push/highlight enough the IMPORTANCE that it is that each person talks to their loved ones about their wishes after they are dead & for it to be respected.

But I do understand that lady, like her many other think the same or have other crazy ideas like that.

luna chiquitita · TOP Guru

the mother of a friend of mine has an interesting logic as to why she does not sign her donor card... she feels that if she signs the card and is in some tragic accident where survival is 50/50, she thinks the hospital staff will not fight as hard to save her because there is a man in ROOM 4B that really needs a heart and meh.. she's half dead anyway. morbid but an interesting logic nonetheless...

either way, she's already told her family that if she were in that sort of situation and she was unsalvageable than her wish is that her organs be donated but she would want her family to make that decision.

Guadalupana · Foro Master

Coolis, i'll let you know when i don't need them anymore.

X4v13r · Comandante

PRINCESSA wrote:

@ X - oh sorry hun. I missed the question . The smallest starts at a 5K. which to me is MORE then enough, but I'm a surviver. LOL

thats nothing!!!

for $25 i want to walk 25k and u r walking it with me!

~X

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

@ X - oh sorry hun. I missed the question

. The smallest starts at a 5K. which to me is MORE then enough, but I'm a surviver. LOL

X4v13r · Comandante

PRINCESSA wrote:

@ MJ - I know it's sad, but the more we advocate the better informed & educated ppl. will get.

BTW - for signing ur card. I also have mine as well as my whole family.

@ X - sweetie, I'm registered, hope u will join me as well.

how long is the walk?

~X

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

@ MJ - I know it's sad, but the more we advocate the better informed & educated ppl. will get.

BTW -

for signing ur card. I also have mine as well as my whole family.

@ X - sweetie, I'm registered, hope u will join me as well.

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Great cause!

I have an organ donor card in my wallet and my health card has it noted on the back as well.

I don't know why people have such a big hoopla over donating the organs of their loved one (unless it's for religious reasons). We don't need anything once we're dead anyways!!!

X4v13r · Comandante

how long is the walk?

~X

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

For those intrested in Walks:

Be a Lifesaver Walk for Organ Donation Awareness!!

Location: Barrie

Date: Sunday, September 23, 2007

Registration/pledge fee of $25.00. (This is minimun to walk)

This is a pledge base event.

If anyone is intrested you can contact me.

Thanks,

PRINCESSA