On April 9, 1995, Alisa Flatow's, a junior at a University, life ended. The bus she was riding in during a trip was rammed by a van fully loaded with explosives. Her father, Stephen Flatow, had to fly there from America to confirm his daughter's death. She was killed by a blunt trauma to the head by a piece of the bomb. After consulting with their rabbi the parents of Alisa decided to donate her organs. That decision allowed six other people to live. (Kroot) Many families make this choice daily. In the middle of losing a loved one parents and families are asked the question, "Would you like to donate their organs to help others." While most American say they want to donate organs upon death most don't. Only about 40% of potential organ donations are received. (Associated Press) Why is their such a low percentage of organ donations, and what happens when the organs are finally available?
             When talking to people a common conception is that most people want to donate. However in reality most people don't. A main source of these problems is confusion at death. People don't like to talk about this kind of subject so the family usually does not know. (Kroot) Others are concerned about stories and myths that they have heard about the whole organ donation process. Today you can sign registration while getting a license from the DMV. The best precaution although, remains to talk with family because ultimately they make the final choice.
             They're several misunderstandings about organ donation. Kathie Kroot; the writer of "A Jewish Perspective on Organ Transplantation," states some of the most common misconceptions;
             Normal funerals are possible because organs are removed surgically.
              I might want to donate one organ, but I do not want to donate everything.
             Your wishes will be followed when you only volunteer certain organs to be donated.
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