Together We Save Lives: Ochsner Rush Health and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency Join Forces for National Donate Life Month

In the month of April, Ochsner Rush Health and Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency in Meridian, Mississippi joined forces to host an event marking National Donate Life Month. The occasion was a flag-raising ceremony that paid tribute to organ donors and their families, underscoring the importance of organ donation.

Dr. Asad Khan, a pulmonary physician at Ochsner Rush, highlighted the transformative impact that one organ donor can have on countless lives. Through major organs, organ donation can potentially save up to 8 lives, while tissue and eye donation can impact as many as 75 lives. This selfless act can make all the difference for those in need of transplants.

Kathryn Skelton, an organ recipient herself, spoke about the profound gratitude she has for her donor’s family and the opportunity they gave her to reclaim her health and well-being. Her story served as a powerful reminder of how organ donation can bring about life-changing transformations for individuals in need.

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