This document discusses the importance of organ and tissue donation. It notes that over 115 people are added to the organ transplant waiting list daily and more than 2,200 children under 18 are also waiting. It describes several cases where donations saved lives or improved quality of life, such as donations of hearts, livers, lungs, kidneys, bone and blood vessels. The document emphasizes that most major religions support body donation. It encourages people to become organ donors by documenting their decision, informing family, and learning their state's laws. Donation allows recipients to live longer, healthier lives and gives satisfaction to both donors' and recipients' families.