Brittany Buesking, a senior Southern Illinois University Edwardsvillenursing major from Edwardsville, is using her final senior project to make a difference in thousands of peoples’ lives.
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, February 11, Buesking will be hosting an Organ Donor Registry Drive in SIUE‘s Morris University Center. This Drive will give participants the opportunity to receive answers to their questions about organ donation, win prizes and register on-site to be organ donors.
With the support of Mid-America Transplant Services of St. Louis and the SIUE Student Nurse Association, Buesking is hoping to reach at least 100 participants who are willing to become registered organ donors at the Organ Donor Registry Drive.
“Throughout my experiences, I have come to realize that organ transplantation is not only successful in saving individuals’ lives, but also in impacting their quality of life,” she said. “Over 116,000 men, women and children need life-saving organ transplants. One donor can save over 50 lives. Registering as an organ donor can make a huge difference in the lives of others.”
This event is open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/events/458411137548644/.