Organ Donors, Recipients Gather in Appreciation of Gift of Life

With more than 100,000 people on the national organ donor list, families say receiving an organ is more than a donation—it’s a gift of life.

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Story Created: Apr 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Apr 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM AKDT

April is National Donate Life Month and groups of organ donors and recipients gathered at the Hotel Captain Cook to appreciate the life they've been given.

With more than 100,000 people on the national organ donor list, families say receiving an organ is more than a donation—it’s a gift of life.

“He waited two and half years for his heart, critically sick,” said Trisha Stockwell whose son Sean received an organ.  “[He was] so sick we had actually lost all hope. Sean didn’t ever anticipate coming back to Alaska alive.”

If you are interested in becoming an organ donor, there are a few ways to sign up: When you obtain your new Alaska driver's license or register online at www.alaskadonorregistry.org.

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