Mission: To get 10 million organ donor pledges over 5 years
Spreading Hope is working towards getting 10 million conscientious individuals to knowingly and accountably pledge their organs along with spreading awareness on Organ donation and transplants.
Pledge an organ. Pledge hope.
To create a world where people will live a long, happy and a disease-free life.
Getting people to pledge their Organs and spreading awareness through extensive drives, road shows, event participations, tie-ups with hospitals, Malls, Corporates, special events and more.
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You can become an organ donor, irrespective of your age, caste, religion, community, current or past medical condition.
All you have to do is to sign a ‘Donor Card’ (available at any Hospital/NGO). This expresses your willingness to donate organs on your passing away.
As a Sponsor, you can fund the cause of organ donation.
Volunteer your services as a Social Media Manager, a Creative Advertising Professional or a Marketing Executive. Or to assist with registrations at fund-raising/awareness corporate/entertainment events.
Make presentations schools and colleges. Or co-ordinate city events during the national drive with NGOs for events: Press conferences, Free Health check-up camps and Classrooms sessions on awareness for kidney disease and symptoms and organ donor registrations.
What is Brain Death?
It is an irreversible condition that results from a severe brain injury. All areas of the brain are damaged and stop functioning completely. Vital body functions are maintained by machines.
What is the difference between Brain Death and Coma?
In a Coma, which is a state of deep unconsciousness, the brain continues to function while the patient is able to breathe on his/her own and it is possible to come out of it. Brain Death results from such severe injury (like in a road accident or stroke) where the damage is permanent and all functions of the brain stop completely.
Will organ donation leave my body disfigured?
No. Professional surgeons take great care and do not disfigure the body.
What if my religion does not permit me to donate organs?
No religion objects to organ donation and transplantation. Consult religious leader for clarification.
Is there a cost to the donor or their family?
No. Once it is agreed upon, all expenses will be borne by the hospital.
Can I withdraw my consent to be an organ donor later?
Yes. If you change your mind, all you have to do is destroy the Donor Card and inform your family of your revised decision.
Can I sell my organs or buy them for any of my family member?
No, it is completely illegal in India
Tell me about my kidneys
You have two kidneys. (10cm long, 5cm broad and weigh150gms each). Bean-shaped, they are situated at the back/sides of your body.
What are the functions of the kidneys?
Very significant, they receive, purify and return your blood to the circulatory system. They remove waste products, maintain water and salt balance and regulate blood pressure. They are responsible for the production of Red Blood Cells and for healthy bones.
What are the Risk Factors?
Kidneys get damages due to uncontrolled and prolonged Diabetes and high blood pressure. They are also damaged due to consumption of tobacco and alcohol, self-medication of pain-killers and overweight.
What are the symptoms of Kidney Disease?
Facial puffiness, swelling of ankles, low urine output, blood in urine and anaemia and lack of appetite and vomiting. They are accompanied by tiredness, sleeplessness, itching and irritation while passing urine.
- Balanced diet is kidney-friendly
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
- Reduce salt intake
- Exercise regularly
- Drink plenty of water
- Blood pressure 120/80
- Fasting blood sugar<110 mg/dl
- Creatinine level in blood 0.7-1.2mg/dl
- Glucose and protein in urine to be negative
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