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(1) This summer Jeni Stepien walked down the aisle in Swissvale, PA, arm-in-arm with the man whose life was saved
10 years ago by her murdered father’s donated heart. Though bitter-sweet for assembled family members, the
moment clearly demonstrated how deeply moving and important organ donation can be. In fact, one person can
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save or improve the life of up to 50 other people by sharing his or her organs, eyes and tissue. But sadly, over 20
people die every day because of organ shortages.
(2) Only 40 percent of U.S. adults are registered organ donors (48 percent offer their leyes; 45 percent tissue). And
if you’re one of the reluctant who worry a doctor won’t do everything possible to save your life because you are a
donor, that’s just not true and here’s why.
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(3) You’re seen by the doctor who specializes in your condition, not the one who harvests organs. And doctors have
every incentive to save you. Not only do they care about you, their reputation is on the line! You also may worry
you’ll be declared dead prematurely. In fact, organ donors have a right to extra tests to determine if they really are
deceased, at no cost.
[15] (4) So if you’ve been on the fence about becoming a donor, think about what your legacy could do! And it’s easier
than ever to sign up. You don’t have to wait until you renew your driver’s license. Apple’s updated Health app lets
you register to become an organ, eye and tissue donor.
BY DR. MEHMET OZ, MD AND DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, MD
(Source: https://www.sharecare.com/health/surgical-procedures/article/busting-organ-donation-myths, retrieved on April 10, 2019)
According to the first paragraph in the Text, what happened to Jeni Stepien this summer?
