Jim

Jim describes how talking about organ donation with his family dispelled myths and taboos and helped everyone understand what Jim wanted.

I had never really thought about it. I guess the taboo is people don’t like to think about death or that by talking about it, you will someone invite death. But for me it was so important. That discussion with my family. I don’t mind the procedures involved in retrieving my organs. I’ve died at that point, but I can imagine it being difficult for my family especially if I died suddenly or something happened. They would obviously be upset, having the chat and telling them that I am OK with the procedures and processes helped. They knew that I wanted to help people after I died.