Organ Donation After Death By Toni Gross - 1476 Words

Organ Donation After Death by Toni Gross Specific Purpose Statement: To invite my audience to consider the pros and cons of donating organs after death and to consider where this leads into the future. Thesis: Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or a part of an organ and transplanting it into another person in order for them to survive, today I am wanting to better understand the different views on organ donating so I can make a better decision on deciding whether to register. Introduction I. [ Attention-Getter ] Imagine your loved one has passed away and you are devastated. But now a lady has approached you in desperation, claiming that your loved one has the opportunity to save her child s life. Would you be†¦show more content†¦Every year we hold a soccer tournament in her name and recipients of the organs have come to interact with her close family and friends. I had the opportunity to interact with these recipients as well as witness how difficult it was for her parents. It was hard but at the same time it was a very beautiful thing. A. That is why I chose this topic, so I can become more knowledgeable as well as help my classmates comprehend the process more. B. After researching the advantages and disadvantages I am more knowledgeable and understanding of the different perspectives. IV. [ Thesis and Preview] Therefore, I would first like to present the definition of organ donation and history as well as move into the difference of pros and cons A. I hope by sharing this information today and then hearing your opinions we can all make a more informative decision for ourselves on organ donation Signpost: Let’s rewind back to where it started Body I. Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or a part of an organ and transplanting it into another person in order for them to survive. II. Organ donation has actually not been around that long, it started in the mid 1900s. A. Unos.org claims that in 1954 the kidney was the first organ to be donated, followed by the first succesful liver transplant in 1967. B. Then in 1968 something important happened, a donor card was established as a legal document. C. In the 80s the first lung and heart