LifeCycle (Malta) Foundation in collaboration with the Transplant Support Group, is holding a week-long campaign urging persons above the age of 16 residing in Malta to register their wish to donate their organs after death.

The Foundation said that the campaign is taking place between the 3rd and 9th of September and is part of its commitment towards raising further awareness about organ transplants in Malta.

LifeCycle added that it aims to get people talking about organ donations with their families. The final objective is to increase the number of donors during the campaign.

“One organ donor can save up to eight lives. The same donor can also save or improve the lives of up to 50 persons by donating tissues,” said James Muscat, Transplant Support Group’s President and himself a donor.

He added that, “transplantation of organs in Malta has been carried out for almost 30 years. More than 400 persons have been given a second chance to life, thanks to organ donors who deserve our highest esteem.”

“We advise persons who have the wish to donate their organs after death, to speak about it with their loved ones, and encourage family members to register as well. It’s one of the best gifts one can give to another human being,” said Muscat.”

Persons over the age of 16 years can register their wish to donate their organs after death or specify which organs they would like to donate. There is no age limit and even those that may have a medical condition can also register.

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