Letter to IAOD

International Association for Organ Donation
P.O. Box 545
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
313.745.2379

To Whom It May Concern,

I am a student at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL, and I am also an organ transplant recipient. I recently wrote a research paper on the ethics of organ transplantation, and I came across your organization's website during my research. I would like to commend your organization for your tremendous efforts in educating communities about the vast need for donations. Your organization stands out because of your goal to educate a diverse group of people. I agree that this is important because of the higher disease prevalence in minority ethnic groups. My only question about your organization is why haven't you dispersed your programs and education across the nation? I read online that you have reached other nations around the world, however it seems that in the United States you have focused on Michigan. I think it would be beneficial to a greater amount of people if you spread your capabilities across the nation. Keep up the great work, and consider reaching communities outside of Michigan.