I've been considering writing this letter for years, so please read til the end. My personal gift was much more extensive, but the methods are basically the same.

Years ago I found a way to end my depression caused after years of being permanently disabled in an accident. I "Gifted" a Kidney to a stranger for my own selfish reasons. In this letter, I am advocating the donation of a small part of a Liver. My situation worked well, and I actually saved a man's life. You can save someone's life, at no cost to you, and the reason is your own. Most "Living Donations" come from a person close to the recipient, but they are pleased to have any source.

If you donate a part of your Liver, it will be fully re-grown to it's original size within 3 months. All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed, and you will have a complete testing regimen that will find any problem you didn't know you had, or hopefully prove you don't have. All lost pay is returned to you, and your employer will have no choice but allow you the time off work for the testing and recovery.

After my operation, I had a completely different feeling about myself, which was my selfish goal in the beginning. The fact of knowing I saved a person's life has removed the "dome of gloom" I was living under, which others cannot see. When people ask me how I'm doing these days, now I can tell the truth, as opposed to my usual "Getting by" answer. Did I mention the wonderful feeling of knowing you saved someone's life? I repeat this as it is very strong and comforting. I'm a contributing member of Society again.

I understand that this is a very serious subject, but remember Kaidyn Blair, whose life was saved by a Liver donor before he was a year old, and is now a happy, active little man.

If this interests you, please contact The Trillium Foundation and tell them Greg T. sent you. Merry Christmas to all.