NEW BEDFORD – Southcoast Health held a flag-raising ceremony at St. Luke’s Hospital on April 3 to recognize National Donate Life Month, and to celebrate individuals who have given the gift of life to others by choosing to be an organ donor.
“Organ donors demonstrate great courage by simply checking a small box on their license. That small yet significant gesture serves as a powerful reminder that a positive outcome is possible in the face of devastating loss,” said Renee Clark, chief operating officer of Southcoast Health and who led the event.
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In memory of the individuals who gave the gift of life to others, Southcoast Health will fly the New England Donor Services flag on the last day of each month at the respective site where an organ donation has occurred, the company announced.
Southcoast Health collaborates with New England Donor Services, the local designated Organ Procurement Organization, to provide a second chance at life for individuals in need of an organ for transplant, according to Southcoast Health.
The need for organ donors across the country remains significant. According to U.S. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation, there are currently more than 114,000 men, women and children on the national transplant waiting list. Unfortunately, 22 people die each day waiting for a transplant, Southcoast Health stated.
To become an organ donor, register at www.organdonor.gov, or check the box on your next driver’s license renewal.
Rob Borkowski is a PBN contributing writer
