Organ donors?

[idle kid city]

Sorry if there was already a thread about this, but if there was I think it was a long time ago. Anyway, I was just curious about everones thoughts on being an organ donor. I would really like to become one...but my family just isn't giving me the encouragement I thought they would. My grandma, whom I live with, is strongly against it, and my dad doesn't seem to care. It's sorta a suckie situation for me now. So that brings me to another question...can I become one later? Like at 18? Well, thanks for takin the time to read this, I appreciate it

[Filomena]

That's great that you want to be an organ donor!

Here is a link to a story from a 15 year old who received a new liver from an organ donor. You should show this to your grandmother, and talk about what a great thing it is to help people after you're dead. Maybe ask her, what if I need an organ at some point in my life? Would you still be against it?

Here's the story:
http://www.lifegoeson.com/donorfamilies05.html

If you need more facts about it, here's a link to the Illinois Organ Donor Registery:
http://www.lifegoeson.com/registry.html

Good Luck! It's such a personal thing. I think the ultimate decision lies with you.

[quirky]

When you get a driver's license, you can fill out the back to be an organ donor, but I believe they still need permission from next of kin.

I am a potential organ donor and also have my marrow on the national registry for patients who need bone marrow.

The best advice is the advice the last poster gave you. Sit down with your father and grandmother and tell them that if you are ever in the situation of being brain-dead, you wish them to steward the gift of your organs on your behalf.

[idle kid city]

Thank you guys so much! I will deffinatly try that!

[quirky]

I was wondering how it went for you Idle City Kid?