Asking the question changes lives.
What is human tissue donation?
A person who consents to donate their tissues after their death can change the lives of more than 20 people.
There are various types of tissue that can be donated:
Tendons for injured athletes
Skin tissues for burn victims
Corneas to restore vision
Heart valves for blood circulation
Bones for reconstructive surgeries
The benefits of donations are immense for people in need of human tissue transplants.
But why should you consent to human tissue donations?
Find out more about these human tissues that go from one life to many others.
Why is it important to talk about it?
By informing your close ones about your wishes, the choice to consent to donate human tissues will be easier after your death.
Having these kinds of conversations and asking the right questions changes lives.
The question that doesn't kill
Talking about death, whether ours or someone else's, is often a taboo subject in our society.
Have the conversation of a lifetime and think with your close ones about some questions that deserve to be asked:
What are your last wishes? Do your close ones know them?
What is the most altruistic act one can do?
Do you know if your best friend wants to donate their tissues after their death?
If you could help a stranger without them ever knowing your identity, would you do it?
If one of your close ones donated human tissues following their death, would it affect your grieving process?
What is the most wonderful thing (not necessarily material) that someone has left you as a legacy?
What gives meaning to your life?
What are the three things you would like to achieve during your life?
If donating your human tissues could change a life, what would make you hesitate to do it?
Jérémie, human tissue recipient
Now that you know which questions to ask yourself, did you know there are three ways to express your consent? You can sign your health insurance card, register with the RAMQ registry or record your intention with the Chamber of Notaries. It is important to talk to your close ones and communicate your intentions.
Learn more