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Every day more people join the national organ transplant waiting list. By the end of this week, more than 140 Americans will die because not enough organs are available for transplant.
It doesn't have to be that way. Each day, on average, 100 Americans receive life-saving organ transplants, and thousands more benefit from cornea and tissue transplants.
These extraordinary gifts have been selflessly donated by ordinary people who took just a few minutes in a busy day to register as organ, eye and tissue donors.
If you have not already done so, I urge you to register. Your generous decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor can make a difference and save lives for the more than 100,000 people waiting for a lifesaving transplant, 500 of those are West Virginians.
To learn more about donation and to register your decision to be a donor, please visit www.donatelifewv.org. By taking a few minutes to register, you ensure that your desire to give this gift is honored, as you are declaring your legal intent to donate your organs, eyes and tissues for all purposes authorized by law. You may someday be able to give the priceless gifts of life, sight and mobility to another.
Please join me now in supporting our involvement and in spreading this message to help us save lives. Thank you for caring and for your support.
Kevin P. Stalnaker
Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital
Chief Administrative Officer