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In order to eliminate myths and misconceptions- know the facts about organ, eye and tissue donation. Help us educate and spread awareness- like, comment and repost. #kidneyrecipient #NDLM #donatelife #dialysis

Your donation, no matter the size, means… 🔬Our researchers can spend more time in the lab working on the greatest gift for families affected by a brain tumour, the gift of time. 🫂Our Support and Information team can spend more time delivering life-changing services so that families affected by a brain tumour can live better lives. 🖋️We can spend more time campaigning for the changes that need to happen so that families affected by a brain tumour can have more time together. Donate today and give families affected by a brain tumour diagnosis more time to make cherished memories together: https://bit.ly/46Ysf7S #Giftoftime #LivingLongernadBetter #Braintumours

Did you know? Any age is the right age to be an organ, eye and tissue donor! Your medical history shouldn’t stop you from becoming a donor. Doctors evaluate each potential donor on a case-by-case basis to ensure the safety of transplant. Learn the powerful truths about donation: https://bit.ly/3T2tT15

Numbers that scare me: 4. Only about 4% of those eligible to donate blood in Canada do so. A bit of context around why this number is startlingly low: - It takes up to 5 donations to support a patient undergoing heart surgery - It can take up to 50 donations to save someone seriously injured in a car accident - Someone going through treatment for luekeimia requires up to 8 donations… per week. You get the idea - we can do better than 4%. I closed out a trip home with a trip to Canadian Blood Services for lifetime donation #180. There is a certain magic to donating blood, literally offering up a part of yourself not knowing who might benefit from it. There is something tangible and beautiful about the process. It’s been encouraging to see updates to donor eligibility criteria updated over the past several months to expand the range of eligible donors - if you weren’t previously eligible it might be worth checking in to see if you are now. If you are looking to close out 2023 on a hopeful note, I’d encourage to hop in to donate or make plans to do so in 2024.

Did you know that when it comes to saving lives, every second counts, especially in organ transplantation? 🏥❤️ We take immense pride in being a critical link in the chain of life, ensuring the swift and safe transportation of emergency organ donations. It's not just about getting from Point A to Point B; it's about delivering hope, making miracles happen, and turning the wait into a celebration of life renewed. 🫁 Our specialized teams, equipped with state-of-the-art medical devices are on standby 24/7. Because in the world of organ donation, timing is everything. Our dedication to excellence ensures that these precious gifts arrive on time to give someone a second chance at life. 🕒💖 But we're all part of this miraculous journey. By supporting emergency organ donation transportation, you're part of a larger community committed to saving lives. Whether you're spreading the word, registering as an organ donor, or acknowledging the dedication of those in the medical transport field, every action counts. #HeartlandAmbulance #OrganDonation #SaveLives #TransportHeroes #SecondChances #BeTheHope #BeADonor

The NHS needs you, blood stocks are running low, especially for O negative and positive blood types! These "universal donor" types are incredibly valuable because they can be used for anyone in an emergency, but they also need plasma and platelets!   Here's why YOU should donate:   -One donation can save up to 3 lives! Your blood, plasma, or platelets can help with surgeries, accidents, illnesses, and more. -It's quick and easy. The donation process itself usually only takes about an hour. -People rely on blood transfusions to survive. -O negative and positive blood are in high demand.   Not sure if you're O negative or positive? You'll find out during your first donation, which is a great way to get involved.   Register today at blood.co.uk

Through the selfless act of organ and tissue donation, you can give the gift of life and offer hope to the more than 105,000 men, women, and children on the national transplant waiting list. In the United States, there’s a dire need for donated organs and tissues. Discover more here: https://bit.ly/3FJaD4i #organdonation #giftoflife #organdonor

Statistics are not simply numbers, they are lives changed with the chance at a different ending. Learn more about organ eye and tissue donation at lifepassiton.org and register to be a donor.

It's World Blood Donor Day! ❤️ Today, we celebrate and thank those who roll up their sleeves and donate blood to save lives. Blood donors are vital to our healthcare system, providing a lifeline for those in need of transfusions due to accidents, surgeries, or medical conditions. Why donate blood? 🩸 Life-Saving Impact: Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. One donation can save up to three lives. 🩸 Demand vs. Supply: Only about 3% of eligible Americans donate blood each year, leading to a constant need for more donors. 🩸 Versatility: Donated blood supports cancer patients, trauma victims, chronic illness sufferers, and surgery patients by providing red cells, platelets, and plasma for various treatments. If you're eligible, consider making a blood donation. Your contribution could save lives and make a difference in your community. Have you donated blood recently? Share your experience with us! #WorldBloodDonorDay #DonateBlood #SaveLives #BloodDonation #GiveBlood #WeAreBEDROCK

There are more people on the national transplant waiting list than there are attending this year’s Big Game. Let’s Tackle the Wait! Sign up to be an organ donor. Did You Know?? You can be a living kidney donor!!!! #Tacklethewait #patient #patientlife #chronicillness #chronicdisease #chronicdiseasemanagement  #lifethreateningchronicillness #lifethreateningdisease #transplant #kidneytransplant #kidneytransplantrecipient #dialysis #caregiver #caregiversupport #challenges #proactiveresilience #resilience #challengeaccepted