The Chain Of Life

[lizbud]

Although I think this is a wonderful thing to do for another human being,
I don't know if I could or would do it. Could you?

http://www.indystar.com/article/2009...B9w5GmT7s6c%3D

[Catty1]

I think I would - especially when I know who it would save. Like the mom in the article, who has two kids.

I'd be SCARED - but I would do it. And it would be great to be alive to see the other person get better!

[Grace]

These chains are so wonderful! There was a special series last year about Johns Hopkins, and they did one segment on just this subject. That chain extended from coast to coast - fantastic!

I once took care of a man of 35, who received a kidney from his best friend since 3rd grade. It was such a great experience for all involved.

I would do it.

[Karen]

I think it is a wonderful idea, but I wouldn't do it, as this household is already short one kidney, and I have seen how much just having one impacts a person's immune system, etc. As a matter of fact, a few years ago, between our house and the one next to us were 6 healthy kidneys between four adults.

[lizbud]

I think it is a wonderful idea, but I wouldn't do it, as this household is already short one kidney, and I have seen how much just having one impacts a person's immune system, etc. As a matter of fact, a few years ago, between our house and the one next to us were 6 healthy kidneys between four adults.

I don't think you could be a candidate for donor with a compromised
immune sysyem.

[Karen]

I don't think you could be a candidate for donor with a compromised
immune sysyem.

Mine isn't compromised, his is. Mine is a bit hyperactive - all my allergies are an "immune system" reaction to the wrong things, but the immune function is great.

I am an organ donor, have the sticker on my license and all. I figure my eyes aren't great, but wearing glasses is far better than being blind!

[Twisterdog]

I don't think I could do that for a stranger. I'd like to be able to say I would, but honestly, I'm not sure. If something went wrong, and I died, I would be leaving my child an orphan and my mother without care. I don't think I would risk that for a stranger.

I would do it for a member of my family.

[moosmom]

For a family member, in a nano second!!!

For a stranger, in a nano second!! Either way you're taking a chance. Why not allow someone in need have a second chance??

However, because I've had kidney problems since I was a kid, I highly doubt I'd qualify. That's okay though, cuz I'm an organ doner (sp?) on my driver's license and in my will.

[slick]

I would do it in a heartbeat, no questions asked!!!