Two recent tragedies -- the killing of 4 police officers in Oakland, Calif., and the sudden death of actress Natasha Richardson following a minor skiing accident -- have brought about a renewed call for organ donation from Clark.
In the case of the police officers, one officer named John Hege was an organ donor. Now his heart, kidneys and liver are giving the gift of life to four individuals that Hege never knew in life.
Think about the tragic irony of 4 people being shot to death and 4 others having another chance at life simply because of organ donation.
Meanwhile, Richardson had a freak accident on a beginner's bunny slope while skiing. Unfortunately, she was not wearing a helmet. The actress died of a brain injury shortly afterward. Once again, her family made a medical donation of her organs.
Clark understands that some people have religious objections to organ donation...but for everyone else, if you are interested in donating, you can visit
OrganDonor.gov to learn how it works. Once you've decided to make the commitment, be sure to tell your family and loved ones so that they know your wishes.
It's a chance to provide life for someone from beyond the grave.