View Full Version : If you believe in organ donation, prove it
monkimagic
17-03-10, 08:14 PM
As the title says... http://s1.images.proboards.com/wink.gif
http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp (http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp)
already regestered and give blood every 16 weeks. in fact im donating tomorrow, you never know when you might need some
ChrisSV
17-03-10, 08:33 PM
Ive been registered since my 18th birthday, a, present to me self. And i give blood when i can
Chris
Jayneflakes
17-03-10, 08:44 PM
Not allowed to give blood sadly, but am allowed to give up organs if I kark it, hence been carrying a card for ages now and renewed it a while back.
My only worry, that they take bits out while I still need them! ;-)
Dave20046
17-03-10, 09:05 PM
As the title says... http://s1.images.proboards.com/wink.gif
http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp (http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp)
Been meaning to do this, Done... but if I get smited tomorrow in order to give my organs to someone more deserving I ****ing blame you.
jamessunhill
17-03-10, 09:31 PM
I can't remember whether I registered when I got my bike licence, but I've done the online registration, so I'm definitely registered now.
I've never got around to donating blood though. I've always said I would, just not got around to it.
Full donor here...they can have the lot!
Never given blood though...may look into it.
Had a card (& now registered) since I was 18. I think I've given 60 or so lots of blood... I got a certificate a few years ago for doing 50.
No it doesn't hurt!!!!!
BanditPat
17-03-10, 11:03 PM
Done it and im giving blood tomorrow, what does it feel like? first time for me....Dont think many of my organs would bemuch use though to be honest though they can have whats any good.
Registered again (sure I've done it before) 96% rely on 4% for blood - didn't realise it was as bad as that. I've tried but they didn't want mine.
Done it and im giving blood tomorrow, what does it feel like? first time for me....Dont think many of my organs would bemuch use though to be honest though they can have whats any good.
Slight catscratch.
Your organs are as good as anyone else's!!! Just cos you drink - well doesn't everyone?
BanditPat
17-03-10, 11:34 PM
Slight catscratch.
Your organs are as good as anyone else's!!! Just cos you drink - well doesn't everyone?
Nawh my diets horrible, i smoke like a chimney etc and im colour blind so i ant see them wanting my eyes so they can just take what they want im not fussed :D
punyXpress
17-03-10, 11:44 PM
Registered ( had the old card one ) & put .org as source.
metalmonkey
17-03-10, 11:55 PM
I registered when I got my car licence in 98...
I haven't given here, but when i was in the US I wasn't allowed to give blood casue I might have mad cow disease! Haha I'm not mad, really! I don't really stay in one place long enough to resgister anywhere.
Kilted Ginger
17-03-10, 11:56 PM
Been on it for a while, theyre welcome to whatever organs i have left or whats left of them left inside. Also another thats no longer allowed to give blood.
barwel1992
18-03-10, 03:34 AM
i have been redgistered since i was about 8
have the card in my walet at all times lol why not eh
dont give blood thogh (I dont do needle's!)
metalangel
18-03-10, 07:24 AM
registered since getting my licence.
kellyjo
18-03-10, 08:25 AM
Registered, thanks for the link. Hope it's not tempting fate!!!
Cant give blood, not allowed :-(
timwilky
18-03-10, 08:32 AM
I registered when the register first came out. The red donor card in the window of my wallet is dated 15/2/91.
However, please if you are serious. Discuss it with your family next of kin as they can still veto your wish when you snuff it.
My wife was quite unhappy when she I first told her. Strange as ill health means that one day she will require somebodies liver and her attitude has now changed to there should be implied consent to organ donation
Yep, registered too.
I'm not allowed to give blood though because I used to live in Africa; funny rule that :rolleyes:
I have never registered... some may call me selfish, but I just dont like the idea.
Your a pain in the **** biker (commonly referred to as organ donars by ALOT of hospital staff). Your lying there on the hospital bed, your going to be severly disabled at best even if they can save you... but you have a good strong heart which the 9 year old girl who has been on the waiting list for over a year and is going to die within 3 months could really do with...
Do you think they are going to put as much effort into saving you?
I did notice the other day my girlfriend has the organ donar code on her driving licence card though.
barwel1992
18-03-10, 11:31 AM
^ valid point that :/
I can't give blood - high blood pressure, and im not a donor.
Fair play to all those that register and hold cards. Just not for me.
ravingdavis
18-03-10, 11:37 AM
I registered when I got my bike. The family all knows i would want to donate and I carry a card in my wallet.
Had a card (& now registered) since I was 18. I think I've given 60 or so lots of blood... I got a certificate a few years ago for doing 50.=D>
No it doesn't hurt!!!!!
Me too and just as importantly I'v made sure my family and close friends know I'm registered:smt045
96% rely on 4% for blood - didn't realise it was as bad as that. I've tried but they didn't want mine.
I'm beginning to understand why - they are so choosy!
I did notice the other day my girlfriend has the organ donar code on her driving licence card though.
What is the code?
^ valid point that :/
Complete and utter Borrocks !!! but you're welcome to your selfish misguided opinion.
SuzukiNess
18-03-10, 12:25 PM
I'm not allowed to give blood though because I used to live in Africa; funny rule that :rolleyes:
well thats good to know :rolleyes: cos then they wont want mine either (phew!! - i just a tad scared of needles :alien:
i am registered as a full donor tho and have been for some time. The OH said he not interested as he scared they'll take stuff and he not really dead :(
What is the code?
Cant remember, C115 within the codes sections rings a bell.
Complete and utter Borrocks !!! but you're welcome to your selfish misguided opinion.
Is it misguided though, there is no proof it is and no proof it isnt. The NHS are certainly not going to admit to it are they.
I know people that work in A&E, I know their opinions and banter about motorcyclists and the reason why they would never ever ride a bike.
If that is what people who work in an A&E department are telling me, then I am inclined to take their word for it and not take the risk.
Self preservation and all that jazz.
I am registered, however have re-registered in my married name.
I also give blood via the blood mobile that comes to work. Last time they didn't want my blood as not been back in the country for 6 months since being in Domican. Appointment booked for when they are next here on the 1st April. Will maybe book in for a tattoo after that as i know I can't give so many months after a tattoo.
1st April will be about my 6th time of giving blood. Drew is on the organ donan registrar but won't give blood. Something I am trying to change as he doesn't have a common blood type.
Cant remember, C115 within the codes sections rings a bell.
yup 115, got it on mine too http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_10022623
Is it misguided though, there is no proof it is and no proof it isnt. The NHS are certainly not going to admit to it are they.
I know people that work in A&E, I know their opinions and banter about motorcyclists and the reason why they would never ever ride a bike.
If that is what people who work in an A&E department are telling me, then I am inclined to take their word for it and not take the risk.
Self preservation and all that jazz.Fair enough, I have nothing to base it on but my opinion
BanditPat
18-03-10, 01:06 PM
What is the code?
Its 115
Fully registered donor and give blood as and when I can - even if its only half pint for research and sign up for lueakima.
my mum went to medical science because of her cancer
Dave20046
18-03-10, 05:02 PM
I have never registered... some may call me selfish, but I just dont like the idea.
Your a pain in the **** biker (commonly referred to as organ donars by ALOT of hospital staff). Your lying there on the hospital bed, your going to be severly disabled at best even if they can save you... but you have a good strong heart which the 9 year old girl who has been on the waiting list for over a year and is going to die within 3 months could really do with...
Do you think they are going to put as much effort into saving you?
I did notice the other day my girlfriend has the organ donar code on her driving licence card though.
In fairness , personally, if I was in that situation and the staff did do that - I'd agree with what they did.
However I don't think they can be aware of where the next donor organ goes or whether they'd even check to see if you are on the list.
Other boot here; 2 corneal grafts or I'd be blind and recent donor bone graft to fill the gap where the fragmented bone was removed from my tibia. I gave blood until I got refused because of the risk of donating Mad Cow Disease.
So please give so others may receive, people.
Milky Bar Kid
20-03-10, 01:06 AM
Erm, with regards to the being seriously injured and a 9 yr old girl needing a heart comment.....according to both what I have seen whilst attending at and helping move and log roll patients etc at A+E, whether or not and injured person is on the organ donors register is NOT their first port of call! AFAIK, thats only checked once you are dead!
thats only checked once you are dead!
I know nothing, but I thought certain organs could only be taken from a living body - not as in you're still using them, but on life support & the decision had been made to turn it off then you get ready to harvest them once you're dead, obviously not actually taken when alive as you could survive the life support being turned off
Ah right, after all that rambling (& a trip to wikipedia later) I'm right, you take the organs from brain dead people artificially kept alive.
Paul the 6th
20-03-10, 03:06 AM
life's too short to walk around being upset & pished off... if you got rubbed out tomorrow and knew that you could help someone else live a longer life, would you do it?
.... and if the tables were turned, would you wish that someone else would help you out?
I'm in :)
Milky Bar Kid
20-03-10, 11:33 AM
I know nothing, but I thought certain organs could only be taken from a living body - not as in you're still using them, but on life support & the decision had been made to turn it off then you get ready to harvest them once you're dead, obviously not actually taken when alive as you could survive the life support being turned off
Ah right, after all that rambling (& a trip to wikipedia later) I'm right, you take the organs from brain dead people artificially kept alive.
Yeh I missed the word BRAIN in there.
But you need to be pronounced brain dead by a Dr and then your family will be asked so I don't think the scenario of them letting you die so they can take your organs will be anything like true./
Miss Alpinestarhero
21-03-10, 02:55 PM
Im not on the register but I do carry a card around with me. Matt & my family are also aware of my wishes if something was to happen to me.
I recently discovered that I could have a rare blood group as both my parents are rare blood groups. Im waiting to have a blood test to find out what my blood group is & I'll probably donate blood on a regular basis too.
Maria
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