When you go to get your drivers license, they often times will ask if you are/want to be an organ donor. Some people say yes to get the cute heart on their license. Some say no because the thought of organ donation scares them. Some say yes because they understand what a powerful gift they are giving. Some say no because they do not want to think about death.

The truth is we all die one day, and why would you not give your organs to a person in need? You give money to the homeless, you donate old things to The Salvation Army and Good Will, you volunteer at the soup kitchen.... but you won't save somebody's life?

I work at an organ recovery agency; therefore, I see the impact of organ donation first hand. The blunt truth is that you are already dead so there will be no use for your organs towards yourself. But somebody else that is on the line between life and death could use them. Just put yourself in the shoes of those on the extremely long transplant list.

The myths about your body being destroyed and not being able to have an open casket funeral are false. Your body is treated with respect, your family is treated with respect, and saving a life will not impact the funeral you would like.

Donating organs does not mean that every single organ in your body is going to be gone. In fact, only one or two are taken usually. There are also different types of donation. There is tissue, organ, and eye donation; therefore, there are so many different types of gifts you can give.

Becoming an organ donor is also a very easy process. There are multiple different ways you can sign up. You can sign up online, go to an organ recovery office, or you can sign up at the DMV when renewing your license. Signing up to be an organ donor is also FREE.

Organ recovery needs to be more of a priority in people's minds. It is the final gift you can give to this world, and your legacy can live on through continuing somebody else's life.