Organ Donors and their Families Celebrated in Meridian: Raising Awareness for National Donate Life Month

In Meridian, Mississippi, Ochsner Rush Health and the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency came together to host an event in honor of National Donate Life Month. The event recognized organ donors and their families with a flag-raising ceremony, emphasizing the importance of organ donation.

Dr. Asad Khan, a pulmonary doctor at Ochsner Rush, spoke about the impact that one organ donor can have on multiple lives. Through major organs, one donor can potentially save up to 8 lives, while tissue and eye donation can impact up to 75 lives. This selfless act can make a significant difference for those awaiting transplants.

Kathryn Skelton, an organ recipient, shared her gratitude for the gift of life she received from her donor. She expressed her appreciation for the donor’s family and the opportunity they gave her to reclaim her health and well-being. Skelton’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the transformation that organ donation can bring to individuals in need.

If you are interested in registering as an organ donor and potentially saving lives, you can visit the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency’s website for more information. Your decision to become an organ donor could make a profound impact on those awaiting life-saving transplants.