South Texas Health System commemorates Donate Life Month by honoring local organ donors and recipients, shedding light on the critical need for organ transplants.
A Tribute to Life: South Texas Health System Celebrates Organ Donors
This morning, the South Texas Health System hosted a poignant ceremony to honor local organ donors as part of Donate Life Month, emphasizing the life-altering impact of organ donations on recipients and their families.
The Lifesaving Power of Donation
Health experts at the ceremony highlighted a somber statistic: approximately 16 people die each day in the United States waiting for an organ transplant. This stark reality underscores the urgent need for more individuals to consider becoming organ donors.
Among those in attendance was Shantel Garza, whose family experienced the life-saving benefits of organ donation firsthand. When Shantel was just ten months old, she received a donor organ that saved her life. Nineteen years later, she is a vibrant testament to …
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