Let me share some good facts. About 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant and every 10 minutes there is a name added to the list! People of all ages and medical histories are eligible to donate, you just need to sign up. One organ donation can save 8 lives, one tissue transplant can save 75 lives. Donations is considered after a person has declared dead. Organs that can be donated are Heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas. Tissues that can be donated are valves, corneas, bones, skin, veins and tendons. Lets talk about Lung transplantation..Why is it required? A lung transplant is an effective treatment for diseases like lung disease which is severe. A transplant can bring back easier breathing of life. Who can be the donor?

Your physical condition must be at least the typical condition of 65 years or younger. How is it being transplanted? A healthy donor is stitched to the recipient's blood vessel and airway. It is a surgical procedure where a patients diseased lung is totally replaced by lungs which come from the donor! How much time? The operation for single takes 4-8 hours. If the cut is made below it takes 6-12 hours! What is the success rate? Between 55%-70% in three years of those receiving lung transplant are alive. Age at the time of transplant is the most important factor influencing lung transplant survival. Positive of organ donation is it gives another person a second chance, they can lead a normal life where where they are not allergic and have a proper system to supply. "A FLAIR OF LIFE, PASS IT ON".

- Anonymous.