An Organ Donation Journey

Life is full of a thousand big and little questions and a whole lot of uncertain answers. Sometimes, when big awful things happen, they bring with them the kind of questions that most of us have never considered that we’d ever have to answer in our lifetime.

Like saying “Yes” to organ and tissue donation on behalf of someone you love because their life has suddenly ended. This unexpected moment in life may bring out questions you haven’t considered before, such as

What if they’re not really dead?

What about their faith?

How do I say goodbye in the intensive care unit?

The below video highlights what a family may experience while supporting their loved one through the organ donation process.

Talking to your family can make it easier to honour their decision about organ and tissue donation, and if the time comes, you can choose how to say your goodbyes.

Register as a donor and speak to your loved ones about your decision

Choose to leave well so others can live well. Register to be an organ and tissue donor.