Organ and tissue donation is important to me because it helps to save lives. Without donors transplants cannot occur.
Before I actually started working in the license bureau, I never even considered being a donor. I am on the front line every day asking people to say YES to become an organ and tissue donor. At first I looked at it as part of my job, but as I grew in knowledge, understanding and situations occurring, it allowed me to see the importance of it. I didn’t look at it as just my job anymore; I looked at it as an opportunity to help save lives and eventually became a donor myself.
It is a beautiful thing for someone to have a second chance at life. I read articles, talk to recipients, go on websites and try to get as much education as possible to make sure that if I am asked a question, I may be able to answer it hoping that it may help someone to at least consider the possibility of becoming a donor.
Read about it, educate yourself, talk about it, then you can help by spreading the word, and saying YES to become an organ and tissue donor.
Stephanie Drake
Deputy Registrar for the Shaker Heights License Bureau
