What's up Nina? Thoughts from a Cystic Fibrosis Survivor & Lung Transplant Recipient

100 Million

I have been meaning to post this awesome story, provided by Donate Life America. On October 11th, 2011 they announced the 100 Millionth Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor Registered in the U.S.

That is so incredible because "The United States can now boast that 100 million Americans — roughly 42 percent of the adult population –are registered as organ, eye and tissue donors in state donor registries." At least I got it up before October was over! These 100 Million people all signed up to donate their organs in the random chance the sudden end of their life could save many other human beings in need. Thank you to the 100 million, because I already was given my second chance from someone just like you. Caring, sharing, and loving. Against all odds.

For the rest of the facts, and the whole story on this amazing achievement click here!

Waiting List Statistics as of October 2011:

• 112,178 Patients Waiting
• 61,767 Multicultural Patients
• 1,746 Pediatric Patients
• 28,665 Organ Transplants Performed in 2010
• 14,510 Organ Donors in 2010