Guest guest Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 I hope that this may be of some interest among the group. I have sent some of these in the past in hopes that some of you could use the info for discussion. None have responded. So I send this info from one who works with donor awareness to at least you will think about it. << << Subj: National Donor Day FYI- this is a memo to health and human service employees. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 February 9, 2001 MEMORANDUM TO ALL HHS EMPLOYEES: SUBJECT: National Donor Day This coming Saturday, February 10, 2001, will mark the fourth annual observance of National Donor Day. I hope that this day would give us pause to be thankful for our health, and also to think of those who are less fortunate. As employees of the Department of Health and Human Services you have committed a lifetime to developing programs and assuring millions of Americans that they will receive the care and benefits that they need to survive. Now, I am asking you to do one more thing. As I mentioned to employees on Friday, February 2, we are going to move in these first 100 days of my service to launch a national campaign to raise awareness of organ donation in this country. Currently, more than 74,000 Americans are on the national waiting list for organs, thousands more wait for tissue transplants, about 32,000 life-saving blood transfusions are performed each day, and more than 30,000 people a year are diagnosed with diseases that a bone marrow or stem cell transplant could cure. The facts are staggering. Every 84 minutes someone in this country dies because there aren't enough organs available for transplant. Fewer than five percent of Americans who are eligible to donate blood do so. And only 25-30% of those whose diseases may be cured by a marrow or stem cell transplant will find a donor among members of their family. The need for donation is great. As humans, we are all bound by an inherent dependence we have on strangers; but none more so than those who suffer from a life-threatening illness, or organ malfunction. There are many among us, I believe, who are willing and eager to be life-saving donors. So I am asking you to be a hero this weekend- save someone's life by participating in National Donor Day. National Donor Day offers three ways to take part: (1) Give blood or complete a pledge card for a future blood donation; (2) Volunteer with the National Marrow Donor Program by having a blood sample tissue typed and joining the national registry; and (3) Fill out an organ and tissue donor card and plan to share your decision with your family. I am proud that this year, with the support of a coalition of health agencies and organization, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Saturn and the United Auto Workers will provide a means for individuals to participate in what is believed to be America's largest one-day donation event. On Saturday, February 10, the approximately 450 Saturn facilities across the country will be equipped to help all Americans be a hero and share the gift of life. To locate a participating Saturn retail facility call (800) 553-6670. Once again, I invite all employees to consider joining me in the celebration of National Donor Day on Saturday, February 10, by donating blood, registering with the National Marrow Donor Program, and/or signing an organ/tissue donor card. /s/ >> gayle trans/6-99 ^oo^ galye@... << Subj: National Donor Day FYI- this is a memo to health and human service employees. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 February 9, 2001 MEMORANDUM TO ALL HHS EMPLOYEES: SUBJECT: National Donor Day This coming Saturday, February 10, 2001, will mark the fourth annual observance of National Donor Day. I hope that this day would give us pause to be thankful for our health, and also to think of those who are less fortunate. As employees of the Department of Health and Human Services you have committed a lifetime to developing programs and assuring millions of Americans that they will receive the care and benefits that they need to survive. Now, I am asking you to do one more thing. As I mentioned to employees on Friday, February 2, we are going to move in these first 100 days of my service to launch a national campaign to raise awareness of organ donation in this country. Currently, more than 74,000 Americans are on the national waiting list for organs, thousands more wait for tissue transplants, about 32,000 life-saving blood transfusions are performed each day, and more than 30,000 people a year are diagnosed with diseases that a bone marrow or stem cell transplant could cure. The facts are staggering. Every 84 minutes someone in this country dies because there aren't enough organs available for transplant. Fewer than five percent of Americans who are eligible to donate blood do so. And only 25-30% of those whose diseases may be cured by a marrow or stem cell transplant will find a donor among members of their family. The need for donation is great. As humans, we are all bound by an inherent dependence we have on strangers; but none more so than those who suffer from a life-threatening illness, or organ malfunction. There are many among us, I believe, who are willing and eager to be life-saving donors. So I am asking you to be a hero this weekend- save someone's life by participating in National Donor Day. National Donor Day offers three ways to take part: (1) Give blood or complete a pledge card for a future blood donation; (2) Volunteer with the National Marrow Donor Program by having a blood sample tissue typed and joining the national registry; and (3) Fill out an organ and tissue donor card and plan to share your decision with your family. I am proud that this year, with the support of a coalition of health agencies and organization, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Saturn and the United Auto Workers will provide a means for individuals to participate in what is believed to be America's largest one-day donation event. On Saturday, February 10, the approximately 450 Saturn facilities across the country will be equipped to help all Americans be a hero and share the gift of life. To locate a participating Saturn retail facility call (800) 553-6670. Once again, I invite all employees to consider joining me in the celebration of National Donor Day on Saturday, February 10, by donating blood, registering with the National Marrow Donor Program, and/or signing an organ/tissue donor card. /s/ Tommy G. >> FYI- this is a memo to health and human service employees. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 February 9, 2001 MEMORANDUM TO ALL HHS EMPLOYEES: SUBJECT: National Donor Day This coming Saturday, February 10, 2001, will mark the fourth annual observance of National Donor Day. I hope that this day would give us pause to be thankful for our health, and also to think of those who are less fortunate. As employees of the Department of Health and Human Services you have committed a lifetime to developing programs and assuring millions of Americans that they will receive the care and benefits that they need to survive. Now, I am asking you to do one more thing. As I mentioned to employees on Friday, February 2, we are going to move in these first 100 days of my service to launch a national campaign to raise awareness of organ donation in this country. Currently, more than 74,000 Americans are on the national waiting list for organs, thousands more wait for tissue transplants, about 32,000 life-saving blood transfusions are performed each day, and more than 30,000 people a year are diagnosed with diseases that a bone marrow or stem cell transplant could cure. The facts are staggering. Every 84 minutes someone in this country dies because there aren't enough organs available for transplant. Fewer than five percent of Americans who are eligible to donate blood do so. And only 25-30% of those whose diseases may be cured by a marrow or stem cell transplant will find a donor among members of their family. The need for donation is great. As humans, we are all bound by an inherent dependence we have on strangers; but none more so than those who suffer from a life-threatening illness, or organ malfunction. There are many among us, I believe, who are willing and eager to be life-saving donors. So I am asking you to be a hero this weekend- save someone's life by participating in National Donor Day. National Donor Day offers three ways to take part: (1) Give blood or complete a pledge card for a future blood donation; (2) Volunteer with the National Marrow Donor Program by having a blood sample tissue typed and joining the national registry; and (3) Fill out an organ and tissue donor card and plan to share your decision with your family. I am proud that this year, with the support of a coalition of health agencies and organization, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Saturn and the United Auto Workers will provide a means for individuals to participate in what is believed to be America's largest one-day donation event. On Saturday, February 10, the approximately 450 Saturn facilities across the country will be equipped to help all Americans be a hero and share the gift of life. To locate a participating Saturn retail facility call (800) 553-6670. Once again, I invite all employees to consider joining me in the celebration of National Donor Day on Saturday, February 10, by donating blood, registering with the National Marrow Donor Program, and/or signing an organ/tissue donor card. /s/ Tommy G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2001 Report Share Posted February 9, 2001 :Sorry try again. I have sent you all info in the past that no one ever talks about I hope that some of you would discuss some of these emails and get something them. My friend helps the donor awareness people and has passed on this info to me. Try << << Subj: National Donor Day FYI- this is a memo to health and human service employees. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 February 9, 2001 MEMORANDUM TO ALL HHS EMPLOYEES: SUBJECT: National Donor Day This coming Saturday, February 10, 2001, will mark the fourth annual observance of National Donor Day. I hope that this day would give us pause to be thankful for our health, and also to think of those who are less fortunate. As employees of the Department of Health and Human Services you have committed a lifetime to developing programs and assuring millions of Americans that they will receive the care and benefits that they need to survive. Now, I am asking you to do one more thing. As I mentioned to employees on Friday, February 2, we are going to move in these first 100 days of my service to launch a national campaign to raise awareness of organ donation in this country. Currently, more than 74,000 Americans are on the national waiting list for organs, thousands more wait for tissue transplants, about 32,000 life-saving blood transfusions are performed each day, and more than 30,000 people a year are diagnosed with diseases that a bone marrow or stem cell transplant could cure. The facts are staggering. Every 84 minutes someone in this country dies because there aren't enough organs available for transplant. Fewer than five percent of Americans who are eligible to donate blood do so. And only 25-30% of those whose diseases may be cured by a marrow or stem cell transplant will find a donor among members of their family. The need for donation is great. As humans, we are all bound by an inherent dependence we have on strangers; but none more so than those who suffer from a life-threatening illness, or organ malfunction. There are many among us, I believe, who are willing and eager to be life-saving donors. So I am asking you to be a hero this weekend- save someone's life by participating in National Donor Day. National Donor Day offers three ways to take part: (1) Give blood or complete a pledge card for a future blood donation; (2) Volunteer with the National Marrow Donor Program by having a blood sample tissue typed and joining the national registry; and (3) Fill out an organ and tissue donor card and plan to share your decision with your family. I am proud that this year, with the support of a coalition of health agencies and organization, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Saturn and the United Auto Workers will provide a means for individuals to participate in what is believed to be America's largest one-day donation event. On Saturday, February 10, the approximately 450 Saturn facilities across the country will be equipped to help all Americans be a hero and share the gift of life. To locate a participating Saturn retail facility call (800) 553-6670. Once again, I invite all employees to consider joining me in the celebration of National Donor Day on Saturday, February 10, by donating blood, registering with the National Marrow Donor Program, and/or signing an organ/tissue donor card. /s/ Tommy G. >> >> gayle trans/6-99 ^oo^ galye@... << Subj: National Donor Day FYI- this is a memo to health and human service employees. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 February 9, 2001 MEMORANDUM TO ALL HHS EMPLOYEES: SUBJECT: National Donor Day This coming Saturday, February 10, 2001, will mark the fourth annual observance of National Donor Day. I hope that this day would give us pause to be thankful for our health, and also to think of those who are less fortunate. As employees of the Department of Health and Human Services you have committed a lifetime to developing programs and assuring millions of Americans that they will receive the care and benefits that they need to survive. Now, I am asking you to do one more thing. As I mentioned to employees on Friday, February 2, we are going to move in these first 100 days of my service to launch a national campaign to raise awareness of organ donation in this country. Currently, more than 74,000 Americans are on the national waiting list for organs, thousands more wait for tissue transplants, about 32,000 life-saving blood transfusions are performed each day, and more than 30,000 people a year are diagnosed with diseases that a bone marrow or stem cell transplant could cure. The facts are staggering. Every 84 minutes someone in this country dies because there aren't enough organs available for transplant. Fewer than five percent of Americans who are eligible to donate blood do so. And only 25-30% of those whose diseases may be cured by a marrow or stem cell transplant will find a donor among members of their family. The need for donation is great. As humans, we are all bound by an inherent dependence we have on strangers; but none more so than those who suffer from a life-threatening illness, or organ malfunction. There are many among us, I believe, who are willing and eager to be life-saving donors. So I am asking you to be a hero this weekend- save someone's life by participating in National Donor Day. National Donor Day offers three ways to take part: (1) Give blood or complete a pledge card for a future blood donation; (2) Volunteer with the National Marrow Donor Program by having a blood sample tissue typed and joining the national registry; and (3) Fill out an organ and tissue donor card and plan to share your decision with your family. I am proud that this year, with the support of a coalition of health agencies and organization, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Saturn and the United Auto Workers will provide a means for individuals to participate in what is believed to be America's largest one-day donation event. On Saturday, February 10, the approximately 450 Saturn facilities across the country will be equipped to help all Americans be a hero and share the gift of life. To locate a participating Saturn retail facility call (800) 553-6670. Once again, I invite all employees to consider joining me in the celebration of National Donor Day on Saturday, February 10, by donating blood, registering with the National Marrow Donor Program, and/or signing an organ/tissue donor card. /s/ Tommy G. >> FYI- this is a memo to health and human service employees. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20201 February 9, 2001 MEMORANDUM TO ALL HHS EMPLOYEES: SUBJECT: National Donor Day This coming Saturday, February 10, 2001, will mark the fourth annual observance of National Donor Day. I hope that this day would give us pause to be thankful for our health, and also to think of those who are less fortunate. As employees of the Department of Health and Human Services you have committed a lifetime to developing programs and assuring millions of Americans that they will receive the care and benefits that they need to survive. Now, I am asking you to do one more thing. As I mentioned to employees on Friday, February 2, we are going to move in these first 100 days of my service to launch a national campaign to raise awareness of organ donation in this country. Currently, more than 74,000 Americans are on the national waiting list for organs, thousands more wait for tissue transplants, about 32,000 life-saving blood transfusions are performed each day, and more than 30,000 people a year are diagnosed with diseases that a bone marrow or stem cell transplant could cure. The facts are staggering. Every 84 minutes someone in this country dies because there aren't enough organs available for transplant. Fewer than five percent of Americans who are eligible to donate blood do so. And only 25-30% of those whose diseases may be cured by a marrow or stem cell transplant will find a donor among members of their family. The need for donation is great. As humans, we are all bound by an inherent dependence we have on strangers; but none more so than those who suffer from a life-threatening illness, or organ malfunction. There are many among us, I believe, who are willing and eager to be life-saving donors. So I am asking you to be a hero this weekend- save someone's life by participating in National Donor Day. National Donor Day offers three ways to take part: (1) Give blood or complete a pledge card for a future blood donation; (2) Volunteer with the National Marrow Donor Program by having a blood sample tissue typed and joining the national registry; and (3) Fill out an organ and tissue donor card and plan to share your decision with your family. I am proud that this year, with the support of a coalition of health agencies and organization, including the Department of Health and Human Services, Saturn and the United Auto Workers will provide a means for individuals to participate in what is believed to be America's largest one-day donation event. On Saturday, February 10, the approximately 450 Saturn facilities across the country will be equipped to help all Americans be a hero and share the gift of life. To locate a participating Saturn retail facility call (800) 553-6670. Once again, I invite all employees to consider joining me in the celebration of National Donor Day on Saturday, February 10, by donating blood, registering with the National Marrow Donor Program, and/or signing an organ/tissue donor card. /s/ Tommy G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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