National Donor Day 2012

February 14th is observed as National Donor Day; a day where one can give the gift of life to someone. National Donor Day was started by the US Department of Health and Human services in the year 1998. It got the support from the Saturn Corporation and United Auto workers and also some non-profit organizations joined hands in this noble cause.

While many celebrate 14th February as Valentine Day and give away cards, candy and flowers to their beloved ones, some encourage themselves to give the ultimate gift of love by signing to become the donors of organs and tissue. With the support of US Department of Health and Human Service; Valentine Day has been designated as National Donor Day and to increase the awareness of the life that can be saved by donating organs and tissues. It is estimated that 50 lives can be touched and saved if one person becomes the donor of organ and tissue.

National Donor Day gives you a chance of registering yourself for the organ and tissue donation card and you can voluntarily take part is the most noble cause and can save lives of hundreds of people. So this February 14th with the celebration of love do not forget to give the best gift of life to the world.