Waiting to Die - a Plea for Minority Organ Donations

There is a serious health issue that threatens the lives of minorities and could pose the most severe threat to virtually every minority race in history. The two minority races most impacted by this threat are the largest minority populations which are Hispanic and African American communities. Today African Americans and Hispanics are simply waiting to die from the lack of receiving organ transplants.

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services more than 13,500 Hispanics are on waiting lists for organ transplants accounting for 15 percent of all organ transplant wait listed patients. The waiting period for most transplants is 17-53% percent longer for Hispanics than for non-Hispanic Whites. Nearly 24,000 African Americans are on waiting lists for organ transplants accounting for 27 percent of all organ transplant wait listed patients. African Americans comprised 35 percent of the waiting lists for kidney transplants. African Americans are almost four times more likely to have end-stage renal disease than Whites, but they are less likely to be evaluated and placed on waiting lists for kidney transplants in a timely manner. Once on the list, they also tend to wait longer for a transplant.

The fact that transplants survival rates is more successful when the donor and recipient are of the same race; makes the lack of minority organ donations statically one of the most vital threats to minorities in history. The very need for organ donations universal is a serious health issue that is impacting the lives of many people; every day 18 people die from the lack of receiving organ transplants. Today more than 96,836 men, women, and children need organ transplants.

What can be done to make a difference in the fight for minority organ donations?

Automatic Life, Inc. a nonprofit public charity 501 c 3 focusing on increasing awareness for minority organ donations targeting African American and Hispanic communities needs help. Automatic Life, Inc encourages every person to make a difference by joining the fight to increase minority organ donations.

1. Become An Organ Donor - ONE organ donor can save EIGHT Lives! Learn the facts about becoming an organ donor to help save lives.

2. Tell Friends and Family - Make your wishes about organ donations known! Express directives for organ donations in wills and living wills.

3. Volunteer and Financial Contributions - Support charity organizations focused on increasing minority organ donations.

4. Form Healthy Habits - Maintain a proper diet and exercise to prevent diseases that lead to needing organ transplants.

To find out more about Automatic Life Inc or becoming an organ donor please visit: http://www.donateautomaticlife.org/donate.html.

Automatic Life, Inc. is organized as a non-profit public charity 501 (c) 3 to encourage minorities to become organ donors and to increase survival rates for minorities needing transplants. In addition, the organization is aimed at educating African American and Hispanic communities on the importance of healthy diet and exercise to prevent diseases that lead to needing organ transplants.