I am compelled to share my heartbreaking experience to push for change. My son's anatomical gifts were sent to for-profit tissue centers and his eyes were sent to Argentina, all despite the fact that he was not a registered donor. I've testified in the Senate and fought the Ohio Supreme Court trying to get public records and attention to this flawed system. We need to reform organ donation practices to ensure transparency and respect for donor intent.

In Ohio, the current organ donation system has loopholes that allow for the misuse of anatomical gifts without the proper consent. This is not just my story; it impacts countless families across our state who trust the system to handle these matters with the utmost integrity. How can we stand by when a family’s grief is compounded by such indignity? We must not allow this to continue.

The changes we seek involve tightening controls on how donor bodies are managed and ensuring donors’ wishes are respected and upheld. Transparency must be paramount in this process, from clear consent procedures to tracking where donations go when sold to for profit agencies. This is not about stopping organ donation; it's about doing it right and safeguarding the wishes of donors and their families.

Your signature can help drive a vital reform in the Ohio Legislature. By advocating for better oversight and process improvements, we can protect our loved ones’ legacies and restore trust in our donation system. This is about dignity, respect, and ensuring that every family can have peace of mind knowing their loved one’s wishes are honored.

Please join me in calling for these essential reforms. Sign this petition and let’s make this critical change happen. Together, we can build a system that's truly accountable and compassionate. Let's be the voice for those who can no longer speak for themselves.