In the United States, there are roughly 90,000 people waiting for an organ match, and the majority of people die before actually receiving a transplant. There are an abundance of reasons for shortage of organ donation. For instance, a majority of citizens fear that their own illnesses will prevent their organs from benefiting someone else. Other concerns include being too old, young, or just can’t commit due to religious and personal beliefs. It is a continuous circle that only leads to an unfortunate amount of people not being able to get the right organ donation.

Organ donation is one of the most important concerns in our society today. People automatically assume that organ donations are taken care of because millions of people have stickers on their licenses. Unfortunately, many of these people can only donate when they pass away. For this reason, the people on the current waiting list may have to wait years or even decades to get a new kidney, heart, or other type of organ. It can be a frustrating and often depressing thought for people who are searching for the perfect match. Yet there is always hope and the possibility of a new set of donors. With the United States currently trying to find new ways to get organ donations, the opportunities may be on the way up.

Natalie Aranda writes on health and medicine. Many of us are willing to donate our organs to victims who are ready to say hello to death. This generous act of kindness leaves us feeling good that we have helped a stranger, or that we were able to lend a hand in creating a new path for their future. Aside from normal organ donation, we also have the opportunity to donate our bodies to science. Thousands of people each year sign up for body donation, thus allowing medical professionals to advance in developing new medicines and curing diseases.