Lachy Wallis was a hyperactive and cricket loving boy who was just eight years old but just weeks from dying. If he did not receive a liver transplant soon he would die. His own father was being tested as a live liver donor. Then the call came that a liver donor had been found and Lachy would be able to go into an operation almost immediately. The news was miraculous and within a few short weeks his life was saved. If you were given the chance to save a life such as the life of this innocent child wouldn’t you donate your organs?
Every year on average 740 livers are saved by organ and tissue donations. Their life stories are still being written instead of being cut short. I have come to persuade you today that everybody in this room must become an organ donor. The demand for organs significantly surpasses the number of donors everywhere in the world. In 2010, 309 organ donors gave 931 Australians a new chance in life. There are more potential recipients on waiting lists than organ donors, and sadly on average every year 100 people lose their lives because they do not receive an organ or tissue. But there are also many lives that are saved every year thanks to selfless donations.
Many people have doubts about organ donation but don't let your religious views prevent you from doing what you know is right. Many Jewish people are putting aside their Jewish laws of organ donation to donate their organs as medical transplantation methods have improved and many Jewish people know that it is the right thing to do.
Organ and tissue donations save lives every year and Lachy Wallis' story is one of many.
And it is not only the recipients of the organs and tissues but it is also the donors of these precious gifts that have amazing stories to tell. Such as Time Lodder who was nineteen when his life was cut short in a car crash. Tim and his family had already discussed that they would donate their organs when the time came and when it came for Tim no one hesitated. Tim’s donation of his organs saved five lives and although his mother Margaret was saddened by the loss of her child she knew that her son’s wishes were being honoured.
And it is not only the recipients of the organs and tissues but it is also the donors of these precious gifts that have amazing stories to tell. Such as Time Lodder who was nineteen when his life was cut short in a car crash. Tim and his family had already discussed that they would donate their organs when the time came and when it came for Tim no one hesitated. Tim’s donation of his organs saved five lives and although his mother Margaret was saddened by the loss of her child she knew that her son’s wishes were being honoured.
I would like to say that the positives of giving an organ donation far out ways the negatives. Everyday people live are being saved and you can be a part of that. What would you do if you needed a kidney donation, wouldn't you want someone to donate?
Great work Morgan
ReplyDeleteI think that you have done well but all you have to do is add in what an organ donor is and I reckon you will have made yourself a great and interesting speech.
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