Katie was eight years old and she was hit by a car and unfortunately died. Her parents was trying to take it all in and someone told her katie should become a donor. At first her parents never really thought about it but they went through with the idea. Turns out because they went through with the idea, Katie was able to save two little boys and two grown men (Huston). Since her parents chose to donate Katie’s organs, they were able to save four people’s lives. This is inspiring because it demonstrates how a little action can impact the lives of many out there waiting for an organ donation. In order to receive an organ donation the person needing a donation is put on a waiting list. The waiting list is determined by how urgent they need the
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There is this wonderful feeling they get when they have a second chance at life and sometimes it is hard to express how thankful they are. Masha is an example of a patient who received a organ donation and express how thankful she is to be alive. “The importance and immense meaning of the gift you and your daughter have given me, truly cannot be expressed in words” (The Jewish Women). Masha expresses how she feels about the organ donation and how it impacted her life. Other than improving the lives of the patient, organ donations can also have an impact on the family receiving the organ donation. Kyree Beachem is an eight year old girl waiting for an organ donation and this had an impact not only on herself but on her family as well. Her family waits desperately for an organ for their daughter and has to go through the process with her. Thankfully someone was a match and was able to donate their organ to Kyree. Kyree’s mother Nan Beachem says, “It was a very, very emotional meeting," Beachem, 51, said. "No one broke down and sobbed, but there were a lot of quiet tears" (abc news). Kyree’s family shedded a few tears while going through this process with Kyree and not only was it hard for Kyree herself but it was a difficult process waiting for that one match. Hoping she will find the right person in time. Therefore, waiting for an organ donation has a lot of effects not
There is this wonderful feeling they get when they have a second chance at life and sometimes it is hard to express how thankful they are. Masha is an example of a patient who received a organ donation and express how thankful she is to be alive. “The importance and immense meaning of the gift you and your daughter have given me, truly cannot be expressed in words” (The Jewish Women). Masha expresses how she feels about the organ donation and how it impacted her life. Other than improving the lives of the patient, organ donations can also have an impact on the family receiving the organ donation. Kyree Beachem is an eight year old girl waiting for an organ donation and this had an impact not only on herself but on her family as well. Her family waits desperately for an organ for their daughter and has to go through the process with her. Thankfully someone was a match and was able to donate their organ to Kyree. Kyree’s mother Nan Beachem says, “It was a very, very emotional meeting," Beachem, 51, said. "No one broke down and sobbed, but there were a lot of quiet tears" (abc news). Kyree’s family shedded a few tears while going through this process with Kyree and not only was it hard for Kyree herself but it was a difficult process waiting for that one match. Hoping she will find the right person in time. Therefore, waiting for an organ donation has a lot of effects not