Regift? the Greatest Gift
By: Yan • Essay • 364 Words • January 17, 2010 • 876 Views
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Regift? The Greatest Gift
My platform is parent awareness of organ donation of their children’s organs and the need to make family members aware of their wishes. By making family aware there is they will abide by these wishes. I want to address that this needs to be a decision made prior to it becoming necessary. I would like to have this topic brought up prior to the birth of the children i.e. parenting classes, Lamaze class, prenatal, etc. I plan to speak to parent groups for example, parent teacher meetings so that the children that are already born can be registered on the National Registry.
I have learned first hand, as my mother was in this position, when I was 3 years old, to make the decision whether to donate my brother's organs or not. She was so distraught that she could not make a rational decision as very few parents would be able do is in this position. 30% of parents that decide against donating their children’s organs wish they had chosen differently in one-year after.
Although I have not spoken to any groups yet, I have researched extensively so that I will be prepared to speak rationally regarding my topic. I believe my conviction for my platform will definitely sway parents to