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Organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation give life to those in need and inspire hope in those families whose loved ones have given the gift of life upon death. Donation can also be part of the spiritual journey for many of us. Whether we have been personally touched by waiting for or receiving a life-saving organ transplant, donating the organs and tissues of a loved one or helping a friend through this difficult time, many of us have turned to our faiths for guidance and support. Midwest Transplant Network has a rich history of working closely with the religious community to share the positive aspects of organ, tissue and eye donation.

National Donor Sabbath: Give the Gift of Life

Recognizing that Organ and Tissue Donation is a part of one's spiritual journey, we will join communities of faith throughout the nation in honoring those whose lives have been touched by organ and tissue donation by observing National Donor Sabbath in November.

More than 100,000 men, women and children currently await life saving organ transplants. Tens of thousands more benefit from a life-enhancing tissue or cornea transplant each year. Many lives could be saved if more people agreed to be donors. As a single donor, you could possibly save or improve the quality of life for more than 100 others who suffer from organ failure, bone defects, burns or blindness.

Acts of justice, love and compassion define what it means to be a person of faith. Every human life is precious and is part of the human community that bestows and protects the life of its members. When life is understood to be a gift, we can give it to others through organ and tissue donation. Thus, we continue to exercise stewardship over the gift of our bodies by sharing at the time of our death those organs and tissues that can enhance the lives of others.

For more information about a religious group’s position, please view our Clergy Resource Guide. Another helpful resource on understanding donation and transplantation is MTN's General Education Guide.

For more information on facts, statistics and myths, please click here. You may also request complimentary 2010 National Donor Sabbath materials through this order form.

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