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Donor Sabbath · November 15-17, 2024
Donor Sabbath is a three-day observance which seeks to encourage all major religions in Nevada to highlight the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation in their faith community. Nevada Donor Network would like to invite you to join this effort from November 15-17, 2024 by bringing awareness to our mission, developing bulletins/newsletters to share more information, encouraging your congregation to register as heroic donors, sharing inspiring testimonies, sharing the message of hope donation brings online and more. You have the power to help. This ready-to-use outreach kit includes donation facts, social media graphics, suggested content and talking points. You have the opportunity to save and heal lives simply by bringing awareness to our cause!
When someone says, “YES,” to becoming an organ, eye and tissue donor, it brings hope to the more than 100,000 people across the nation waiting for their second chance through organ donation. This is the ultimate act of generosity and love. Your support helps honor the heroics who have give the gift of life, grateful transplant recipients and those we are still desperately waiting. We are grateful for your endorsement of our lifesaving mission, it is incredibly meaningful!
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National Donor Sabbath is here. Each year, two weekends before Thanksgiving, a three- day observance is held to include the days of worship for major religions practiced in the United States. Religious leaders of many faiths, heroic donor families, transplant recipients and donation professionals come together during Donor Sabbath to educate the community about the lifesaving and healing gift of organ, eye and tissue donation. We are proud to partner with @Nevada Donor Network to raise awareness. Bring hope to those waiting for their second chance by registering as a hero today at: www.nvdonor.org/faith
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The Power of 1
One heroic donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation and heal 75 or more through tissue donation. This decision is the ultimate act of charity and love. It also gives someone the ability to leave a legacy behind and bring hope to those desperately waiting for a second chance through organ donation. The power of one. @Nevada Donor Network and our congregation encourage you to learn more and register today at: www.nvdonor. org/faith
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Organ Donation
Myth vs. Fact
Have you heard of this MYTH? “My religion doesn’t support organ, eye and tissue donation.” Thanks to @Nevada Donor Network for sharing the FACT that all major religions in the United States encourage and support organ, eye and tissue donation. It is viewed as a person’s final act of generosity and love in the world. Learn more about your religion’s perspective on donation at: www. nvdonor.org/faith
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The Desperate Need...
Did you know? There are currently more than 100,000 Americans waiting for a second chance through organ donation and transplantation. The need is critical. Every eight minutes someone new is added to the national organ transplant waiting list. Unfortunately, 16 people pass away every day because their gift does not come in time. You have the power to give the ultimate gift, and your faith supports this final act of generosity. Learn more from @Nevada Donor Network at: www.nvdonor.org/faith
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Faith
Many are unsure about their religion’s stance on organ, eye and tissue donation. While specific beliefs differ, all major religions in the United States encourage and support donation as a person's final act of charity and life on this earth.
Nevada Donor Network honors different cultural and religious views on donation. We understand there are differences of personal opinion even within particular religious groups. Each person's decision to donate is personal and we are proud to honor their choice. Together, we help save and heal lives by offering resources to serve our faith communities.
To read more on a specific religion's view on donation, please use the links below.
Religious Viewpoints
CATHOLICISM
Catholics view organ, eye and tissue donation as an act of charity and love. Transplants are morally and ethically acceptable to the Vatican.
CHRISTIANITY
There is definite evidence for Christian support of organ, eye and tissue donation. They can choose to donate to save the lives of many people. The decision to donate at the end of life is the beginning of healing for many others according to Christianity.
BAHAI
There is no prohibition in the Bahá’í Faith regarding organ, eye and tissue donation. It is a matter left to the individual conscience.
BUDDHISM
Buddhists believe that organ, eye and tissue donation is a matter of individual conscience, and they place high value on acts of compassion. Central to Buddhism is a wish to relieve suffering and there may be circumstances where donation may be seen as an act of generosity. Each decision will depend on individual circumstances.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
"United Church of Christ people, churches and agencies are extremely and overwhelmingly supportive of organ sharing,” writes the Rev. Jay Lintner, director, Washington Office of the United Church of Christ Office for Church in Society. Similarly, any organized effort to get the General Synod delegates or individual churches to sign organ, eye and tissue donation cards would meet with generally positive responses.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The United Methodists, as with several religions, believe that organ, eye and tissue donation is an act of charity and that preserving life takes precedence over any beliefs that govern the treatment of those who have passed away.
Source: United Network for Organ Sharing
To request additional information, please contact us at info@nvdonor.org or 855-NVDONOR (855-683-6667).