For some patients suffering from organ failure,organ transplantation might be their ultimate way out. According to local statistics, more than 2000 patients have the urgent need for organ or tissue transplant everyday in Hong Kong. However, suitably matched transplantable organs do not come in abundance as the supply from organ donation is usually rather limited, hence patients’ waiting time for organ donation becomes prolonged. Not only does the long waiting time affects the patients’ quality of life, but also that of the carers, family and friends around them. Organ donation is the greatest gift to patients and their family, and would certainly help to light up their lives. To expand the donor pool, public awareness of the issues and procedures related to organ donation needs to be heightened. It is also important to acknowledge the donor’s wish to donate organs.
