Ben_Stanton Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 Hi guys, Before you turn away - there is no money being asked for here! I organised a speaker to come along to my club last night and give a talk, all I can say is wow! As the title says, truly inspirational. The founder of this charity has been dealt 2 terminal, incurable lung diseases. She is making it her mission before she dies, to get an extra 10,000 people signed up to the organ donor list. She is asking for no money, but literally 5 minutes of your time to help save 5 lives in the future! If you decide to do this, then please make sure you visit her website and follow the instructions. If you go direct to the transplant list, her tally does not increase! You still get directed to the official NHS site, but you must email her personally as that is the only way she can know numbers. I know a good few people give blood. I personally may not be here if it wasn't for these people. My mum has had a liver transplant 5 years ago, she would not be here if it wasn't for people on the transplant donor list! This really does make a difference and will affect many lives. If she gets 10,000 people signed up - that is a potential 50,000 lives that can be given, changed or even prolonged (and that's not even counting family, friends that will benefit from extra time with a loved one). No replies needed, just please have a peek at the site and if you want to save some lives, please sign up to the list. The way I see it, when I die i'll just sit in the ground rotting - or I can donate and saves some lives. I know other people will think differently, but i'm not really asking for a slagging match or any flame wars. Cheers guys, Ben save5.org.uk Would you take an organ if you needed one? Most of us would but only 28% of us have joined the online Organ Donor Register. More than 10,000 people in the UK currently need a transplant. Of these, 1,000 die each year – that is 3 a day. Save5 is all about asking people to register online or to check that if they have already registered their personal details are up to date so that in the event of death, their organs and tissue can potentially be used to Save5 other lives. 2
Ben_Stanton Posted July 26, 2011 Author Posted July 26, 2011 i have joined and notified Well done that man! I think some people think about it, say they will do it and just never get around to it. I like to think of this post as a wee kick up the bum! Literally 5 minutes tapping at a keyboard. Even if you have signed up before, it's best to check your details. If you move, get married or change your name is screws the system. Double check your info. Thanks again
Hightower Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 I signed up for the organ donor list when I changed the address on my driving licence (asked as part of the process). They can take whatever they want from me, and the missus only unchecked the option for them to take her eyes, they can have the rest.
Ben_Stanton Posted July 26, 2011 Author Posted July 26, 2011 I signed up for the organ donor list when I changed the address on my driving licence (asked as part of the process). They can take whatever they want from me, and the missus only unchecked the option for them to take her eyes, they can have the rest. The eyes seem to be a common one to be honest. Personally, I just think 'I' am gone when I die, so please help yourself to my body parts
Ben_Stanton Posted July 26, 2011 Author Posted July 26, 2011 Done. You're right, meant to do that before. Nice one kmount - don't forget to let T know so she can up her total Cheers
Hightower Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 The eyes seem to be a common one to be honest. Personally, I just think 'I' am gone when I die, so please help yourself to my body parts That was my thoughts exactly - if it will help someone then have it. But the OH's opinion is that her eyes are a big part of any person, and she'd like to take them with her - I can't fault her for this as I can see where she's coming from.
kmount Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 Nice one kmount - don't forget to let T know so she can up her total Cheers Have done, had a nice email back too which is always nice. She sounds like a committed person to a good cause. Always happy to support that.
sonofsanta Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 I still think that an opt-out system needs implementing. So many people mean to sign up but never get round to it, and sadly good intentions aren't an adequate replacement for a heart or liver. If you don't want to donate, fine, say so; if it comes to it and you've never explicitly given your permission, and your family object, fine; but if we start working on the assumption that you're dead now, you don't need that bit, we'll save so many more lives. I'd sign up now if I wasn't already registered, but it has reminded me to check my details as I don't think I updated them on my new address, so cheers.
Robz Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 gah damn county has save5 as blocked because it is uncategorised (no1 in my county has visited it)...they best hurry up and fix it else I'm going to forget again :/
Ben_Stanton Posted July 26, 2011 Author Posted July 26, 2011 Here you go Robz, this is from the front page; Would you take a transplant if you needed one?? If you answer “yes” please register & Save5 other lives because one day someone might be saving your life – your mum's life or your child's life. To date since starting Save5 an extra 2,017 people have now registered as organ donors. My goal before I die is to get another 7,983 people to register so that I reach my target of 10,000. If you would like to join Save5 follow steps below 1. First register - NHSBT - Organ Donation - 2. Finally & Very Important - after registering come back to this site and click on the "Contact T. at Save5" button (just to the left on this page) - confirm your registration & let me have your postal address so that I can send you a Save5 badge. EMAIL ADDRESS save5[at]btinternet.com Only when I have received your email can I then add your name to the growing number of people who want to help Save5 reach its target of 10,000 extra organ donors!! And please don't forget to tell your family that you have become an organ donor. Thank you T. Sandeman-Charles 1
Oaktech Posted July 26, 2011 Posted July 26, 2011 xkcd: Lego saw this and thought of you guys. (ps, i've been signed up ever since i got my motorcycle licence!)
Ben_Stanton Posted July 26, 2011 Author Posted July 26, 2011 Just a quick update from T, thanks to you guys... You are right to assume that some people have signed up as a direct result of you mentioning Save5 on the various forums. A huge, huge thank you to you. Just to let you know that the figure this morning at breakfast was 2,017 and now it is 2,027!!! Thank you. If you have previously signed up to the donor register, you may want to check your details. The system doesn't work effectively if you have changed your name, married or moved address. Please sign up, re-register and/or check your details. So many people mean to sign up but never get round to it, and sadly good intentions aren't an adequate replacement for a heart or liver. Please consider this a gentle reminder - literally 5 minutes of your time has the potential to save 5 lives! Spread the word if you can, i'd love to help as much as I can Ben
Ben_Stanton Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 Just a quick update - total up to 2,397 now. Thanks for your support if you signed up. If you missed the post first time round, please have a read and have a think... Ben
TechMonkey Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Yep, when I got my first license I went ahead and ticked all bits, everyone was saying "do you know what that is, don't you want to think about it". Bemused me. Even worse I felt was renewing my license at the Post Office and she was shocked that I had ticked them all. Again she checked with me that I had meant to do that & just said to her that I wasn't gonna need them. She chuckled and said well done. No point driving a donorcycle and not signing up
Ben_Stanton Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 Exactly tech monkey. But hey ho, not everybody thinks the same. Fair enough to that I say. Each to there own. But it's definitely worth considering. I've been given an extra 7+ years with my mum. Although the disease has recently started attacker her new liver. No chance of retransplant this time due to age and other underlying issues. But hey - it was an extra 7 years If any of you signed up a while back, on your driving licence for example, it might be worth registering on the site again. The transition to electronic documentation wasn't great. Plus, if you have moved house or got married/changed your name, your details will need updating! Ta very much all of you I have no connection to this cause other than being directly affected by it and subsequently meeting T and hearing about what she is trying to achieve. Ben
Ben_Stanton Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Up to 3,021 now. Good work guys, thanks if you put your name forward for organ donation. What better gift to leave when you go, the gift of life Cheers
elsiegee40 Posted October 3, 2011 Posted October 3, 2011 I'm already signed up as an organ donor and they won't have my blood since a thyroid problem (I'm also border-line anaemic), but I'll pass the link on
Ben_Stanton Posted October 3, 2011 Author Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks elsiegee Well done to you for being on there
Ben_Stanton Posted December 4, 2013 Author Posted December 4, 2013 OLD POST RESURRECTION Only 10 more people needed before T makes her target of getting 10,000 signed up to the Donor List. That is a potential 50,000 people that could be helped when they need it most! Come on people... sign up. Have a look here; Home - Save5 If you would like to join Save5 follow the 2 steps 1. First register at www.organdonation.nhs.uk 2. Next send me a short email confirming your registration to [email protected]
Badzeye Posted December 4, 2013 Posted December 4, 2013 I'm already signed up as organ donor so I don't know if that counts but ill pass the link around to my friends who aren't.
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