Donate Life flag raised at Hendrick Medical Center to honor organ donors

Hendrick Medical Center celebrated National Donate Life Month yesterday with a flag-raising ceremony. Staff from Hendrick Medical Center and Southwest Transplant Alliance joined families of those impacted by organ donation to bring awareness of the lifesaving gift of donation. A moment of silence was observed before raising the Donate Life flag at the main entrance of the hospital. Donor families stressed the importance of discussing organ donation wishes with family members.

One organ can save up to eight lives. Last year, seven organ donors from Hendrick Medical Center donated 24 organs to save19 lives. To register online to become an organ donor, visit donatelife.net.