Organs can you sell

To me, there is nothing more special than the gift of life. Knowing Nicole saved so many lives through her gifts, I feel such peace and calmness in my heart. Did you know there are nearly 2, people waiting for a lifesaving transplant in our region? There are some body parts, however, that can be legally sold to earn cash, such as hair, sperm and blood plasma. A: Adults, and in some states those under 18, can indicate their agreement to donate by signing-up as an organ donor.

A parent or guardian is likely needed for someone under Non-resident clients, that is people who do not live here or who are not United States citizen, can donate organs in the United States and can receive organs as well. A: Research indicates the whole eye is not yet able to be transplanted.

This month many of us will celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah. In addition to the deeply religious aspects of the season, we celebrate the holidays by spending time with family and friends and of course by exchanging gifts. Many people, however, will be unable to celebrate. The reason? They are waiting for an organ transplant. According to the U. Department of Health and Human Services, more than , people in the country need a lifesaving transplant. More than , people in the U. For many of these patients, the new organ they so desperately need will never arrive.

Between January and August of this year, only 20, transplants were performed from a mere 10, donors. Of the more than , people in the United States who need a kidney, fewer than 17, will receive a transplant this year. Every 14 minutes someone new is added to the list. Every day 12 people die because they cannot receive a transplant and others become too ill to receive one. People already legally sell blood, plasma, sperm, eggs and bone marrow.

Why not a kidney? People have two. We can live a full life with just one. Kerstein advised the World Health Organization, which supports the near universal laws that ban selling organs.

People have free will. Who are you, I asked Kerstein, to tell people they may not?