AUGUSTA - Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, spoke at an event on Wednesday to advocate for organ donation and to share her own story as a donor spouse. In 1997, Hepler lost her husband after a workplace fall, but because of his decision to be an organ donor, he saved multiple lives.
"Making the decision to go forward with organ donation when your loved one is dying is something everyone should consider," said Hepler. "I think of it as a final act of love."
According to Donate Life New England, last year alone, organ donors saved more than 28,000 lives, and every donor can save up to eight lives and enhance over 75 more. In Maine, it is easy to become an organ donor. You can either register online or opt in when you submit or renew your driver's license application.
Hepler is the House chair of the Marine Resources Committee and is a member of the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee as well as the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee. She is serving her third term in the Maine House and represents Arrowsic, Georgetown, Phippsburg, West Bath and Woolwich.
Photo 1 caption: Rep. Allison Hepler speaks at a press conference for Donate Life to advocate for organ donation and to share her own story as donor spouse.
Contact:
Brian Lee [Hepler], c. 305-965-2744