Originally Posted by Maride
It is great to sign your card, but the last moment comes, especially if there is an accident, the final decision is made by your relatives. Sign your card and make sure your family members know what your final wishes are. Also, there is something we can do even before we are gone. Donating blood is a great way to help while we are still here.
I believe in Illinois if it is your wishes, your family can't dispute it. My nephew died suddenly at age 23. He was an organ/tissue donor and his donations have been accessed over 20 times. It is a wonderful gift to leave behind when you no longer need them. In honor of him lots of us in the family have become organ donors and give blood on a regular basis.
I think my oldest daughter put it best, when she earned her driver's license "what will I need them for when I die?". Too bad more teenagers don't think that way.
The high school I work at holds a blood drive twice a year and donors have decreased. One of the teacher/sponsors thinks the kids are too "me". Too bad for them.