Richardson's organs donated- Page 2

[Marquise]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 3:19pm

I had a feeling that Richardson's organs were going to be donated.
It just seemed like something that she would have arranged. She was not only a gifted, talented actress but a great HUMANITARIAN.

It's comforting that her passing was not in vain.

She's left the world many gifts of which this is one.

R.I.P.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 4:15pm

It says the link is dead...what was the story?

[jennyish]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 4:19pm

I think automatic organ donation, with a form required if you DON'T want to donate, would be a good compromise. Of course, it's pretty upsetting that there are people who wouldn't want their organs donated, but that's the way of things in a society dominated by the principles of organized religion.

That's also a wonderful story. It's heartening to know that something good came out of Natasha Richardson's tragedy. I hope her family reads it.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 4:44pm

The links are still working for me. If you're referring to the one I posted here's the same story on a different site.


Coverage of Natasha Richardson's Death Saves a Little Girl

Updated On: 3/27/09 at 04:44 PM

[esparza 333]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 5:30pm

Like people said before A Class Act from the beginning to the end. She is still doing good and saving peoples lives after her life was taken. God bless her and her family.

[nearthestage]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 7:34pm

Natasha: Truly the gift that keeps on giving.

[DoranC]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 8:45pm

"but that's the way of things in a society dominated by the principles of organized religion."

Uhh, no, that's the way things are in a society dominated by the principle that the government doesn't own your body--be it dead or alive. AND LONG MAY IT CONTINUE!!!

[masb19872]

Posted: 3/27/09 at 11:03pm

Plum, I'm pretty sure the majority of Orthodox Jews are for organ donation. It's seen as fulfilling the highest mitzvah, pikuah nefesh, saving another's life, which trumps any ways (mutilation, for example) it may be considered wrong. If I recall correctly, donation of things like eyes are more of a gray area. And most places are perpetually short on organ donations. My mom waited over two years for hers, and that's in the US. It's not due to religion, but to myths perpetuated by the media and uneducated people about organ donation.

[erinrebecca]

Posted: 3/28/09 at 2:10pm

Just a reminder, it's not only important to sign your donor card if you're willing to donate your organs after death, it's equally important to clearly share your wishes with your family so that there will be no dispute. The family has to agree to organ donation regardless of whether or not there is a signed organ donor card. Talk to your family!