LEARNING THAT LIVES ON…
Transforming Organ Donation Education for Future Generations
Organ donation is a conversation which should start in the classroom, not hospitals.
Our aim: To ensure that organ donation education becomes a compulsory element of the curriculum within UK schools.
The Story Behind Organ Donation Education and Its Founders
Beatrix and Charlie are two miracle children who share a passion for learning and a deep love for living life to the fullest. Having received a second chance at life, they treasure every moment and are dedicated to helping others do the same. They have joined forces with a single, formidable goal: to ensure that organ donation education becomes a compulsory part of the school curriculum by teaching children and young adults about the gift of life and normalising “difficult” conversations.
“It is difficult to understand why teaching organ donation in schools is viewed as problematic and therefore not made a compulsory part of the curriculum, particularly when compared with other challenging subjects already included. By making organ donation a mandatory part of the curriculum, the Department of Education would provide schools with the necessary mandate to have these essential conversations without hesitation.
Schools provide a safe space to discuss ethical views. Research suggests that children as young as ten can grasp these concepts before strong biases are formed. Furthermore, young people act as influencers within their families; by encouraging students to discuss their decisions at home, we increase the likelihood that adults will also consider registration. I believe that primary and secondary education will facilitate the community engagement necessary to increase organ donation registration rates”
Charlie – Founder