RICHMOND, Ky. (BNN)-- April marks a time concentrated on spreading awareness of organ, tissue, and eye donations. More than 46,000 individuals a year get a contribution, with more than 1,000 Kentuckians awaiting that gift of life.
Dana Bledsoe helps those in central Kentucky resolve the process of getting their genuine I-D's at the Drivers License Regional office in
Richmond.
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She delivers a message many people have never ever thought about, "Would you like to end up being an organ donor?"
" My daughter was impacted; thirteen years ago she got a double lung transplant, then 5 years ago her sibling provided her a kidney," said Dana.
Jessica Bledsoe was identified with cystic fibrosis when she was 2 months old, and her condition worsened when she became a teen, with breathing and activities ending up being extremely tough. With her brother's kindness and the support of one family who was in grief, they assisted in saving Jessica's life.
Dana now works to attempt and assist conserve others by providing responses and helping people who enter into the workplace better comprehend what contributing can do for somebody else.
" I certainly will tell them my story; it's one of my preferred stories to tell. I will not push it on anyone since it is a personal choice, however I do motivate it," said Dana.
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Dana stated that although Donate Life Month is essential, she wishes it were monthly so that awareness is constantly spread out.
Justin McCormick likewise operates at the DMV; he stated he knows contributing is essential.
"For those, who simply do not have the internal organs that work appropriately, so someone who can contribute can absolutely give them a better quality of life," said McCormick.
Dana said Jessica is now 34 and enjoying life more than ever, and she will continue to share her child's story and notify individuals about the importance of answering yes to the question.
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