Organ Donation a Gift for Life: Sykes
This week is Australian Organ Donor Awareness Week and Bill Sykes, Member for Benalla is calling on residents of the Benalla Electorate to register as a consenting organ and tissue donor.
Dr Sykes said, “Registering as an organ and tissue donor couldn’t be easier and it’s a simple act with the greatest potential to save or transform the lives of so many others.
“As a committee member of the Benalla Trust Foundation I had the enormous privilege of being closely involved with the Dods family as their baby boy, William, underwent the life saving process of a liver transplant in November 2000. I will always remember the amazing difference that one generous organ donor made to the life of that little boy.”
William and his Mother Shelley Green met with Dr Sykes this week, keen to spread the word to ensure that everyone at least strongly considers the opportunity to save lives through organ donation.
“Recent figures remind us that Australia urgently needs to increase the organ and tissue donation rate (only 198 people donated in 2007) in order to save or transform the lives of the 1,875 people on transplant waiting lists.”
Dr Sykes concluded, “The decision to donate organs is a very personal one and I do fully understand that it is, for various reasons, not an option for some. However, for those people considering organ donation I urge you to talk about your wishes with your family, partner or friends now. The more family members who know of your decision, the easier they will find it to ensure your decision is respected and fulfilled.
More information about the Australian Organ Donor Register is available by calling 1800 777 203. Organ and tissue donation registration forms are available through Medicare offices or from www.medicareaustralia.gov.au.”
Dr Sykes said, “Registering as an organ and tissue donor couldn’t be easier and it’s a simple act with the greatest potential to save or transform the lives of so many others.
“As a committee member of the Benalla Trust Foundation I had the enormous privilege of being closely involved with the Dods family as their baby boy, William, underwent the life saving process of a liver transplant in November 2000. I will always remember the amazing difference that one generous organ donor made to the life of that little boy.”
William and his Mother Shelley Green met with Dr Sykes this week, keen to spread the word to ensure that everyone at least strongly considers the opportunity to save lives through organ donation.
“Recent figures remind us that Australia urgently needs to increase the organ and tissue donation rate (only 198 people donated in 2007) in order to save or transform the lives of the 1,875 people on transplant waiting lists.”
Dr Sykes concluded, “The decision to donate organs is a very personal one and I do fully understand that it is, for various reasons, not an option for some. However, for those people considering organ donation I urge you to talk about your wishes with your family, partner or friends now. The more family members who know of your decision, the easier they will find it to ensure your decision is respected and fulfilled.
More information about the Australian Organ Donor Register is available by calling 1800 777 203. Organ and tissue donation registration forms are available through Medicare offices or from www.medicareaustralia.gov.au.”
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