That's why it's so important to let your family know how you feel about organ donation. On any given day , there are literally thousands of men, women and children in a race against time waiting for an organ transplant. Sadly , more than one third of them will die before an organ is found. Many people are either unaware, have negative attitudes or misconceptions about organ donation. LifeBanc , the Cleveland Eye Bank , the Melvyn E. Jones Eye Bank , and four tissue banks are working together to educate the community about the great need for organ, tissue and eye donation here and across the country.
Transplantation is one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of medicine.
In most cases, it's the only hope for thousands of people suffering from organ failure, or in desperate need of corneas, skin, bone or other tissue. Tragically, the need for donated organs and tissues continues to outpace the supply. Organ and tissue donation provides each of us with a special opportunity to help others. You can save lives by making the decision to be an organ and tissue donor. The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Summa Health Care System, St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown and University Hospitals of Cleveland.