Organ Donation Awareness Archives - Orgamites

Making A Nightmare

The Orgamites Halloween campaign was centred around the Nightmares video. The making of this video was a serious endeavour. Click to read about our Halloween campaign and learn how the video was made.

Why Waiting For An Organ Is A Nightmare

Waiting for an organ is usually not quick, for many it takes years to get the call and it is often a nightmarish waiting game for those who need an organ as well as their family and friends. Life can be very difficult while waiting for an organ, and when the call comes it is not certain that the transplantation will take place. We take a closer look at what it’s like to be on the organ waiting list.

5 Organ Donation Myths Debunked

If you’ve never considered organ donation or delayed becoming a donor because of stories you may have heard, here are five common myths debunked.

Huge Shortage In Organs Despite Recent Rise In Organ Donations

New stats from the NHS’s Organ Donation and Transplantation Activity Report 2015/16, confirm that more people than there have ever been before, in the UK, donated organs after death.

Should Organ Donors Get Transplant Priority?

Due to the urgent need for more organs, countries are either adopting or considering different methods to increase these numbers. One such method is the concept of transplant priority to people who are already signed up as organ donors.

The Problem Of Illegal Organ Trading Has An Obvious Solution

Organ harvesting has been connected to human trafficking and although it is illegal to sell and traffic body parts, it has become a booming business in the 21st century on a global scale.

Every Organ Counts

When it comes to organ donation, you may be surprised to learn how many different organs from one donor, can be used to save the lives of up to seven people or improve the lives of many more.

Let’s Talk About You And Me And Organ Donation

Statistics published on Orgamites.com illustrate that organ donation is a pretty unpopular topic. Organ donation will most likely remain a somewhat taboo subject among many families until it affects them. That’s something that needs to change.

Exploring Ways to Increase Organ Donation

The critical shortage of organs available for life saving medical procedures is one that governments around the world are tackling in their own imaginative ways, but with varied degrees of success and a fair amount of criticism.

Are Young People The Answer To The Organ Donation Crisis?

Today’s youth should be considered ‘change makers’ who, if given the knowledge, could spark family conversations on the subject of organ donation and ultimately assist in raising the number of organ donors in the UK.