We would like to encourage you to remember you donor family by writing to them. You may also want to sponsor a donor family medal. Each year thousands of individuals are saved or their quality of life greatly improved through transplantation. Donor families are the true heroes in this situation and we would like to offer ways for you to thank them for their gift to you.

Writing Your Donor Family
Writing your family can make the difference in how they feel about their decision to donate and can offer some closure to their tragic situation. The correspondence can take the form of a letter, note or card. in writing, we ask that you not sign your name so that the letter remains anonymous, at least at first. you may never hear from your donor family, but others correspond occasionally and some families have even met each other. It is a simple yet sometimes emotional form of communication for both families.

Suggestions for writing to your donor family:
Talk about yourself

Explain how the transplant changed your life. Send your card or letter to:

For identification purposes, on a separate sheet of paper include:

The correspondence will be forwarded to your donor family, only after inquiring as to whether or not they wish to receive it. Both your privacy and theirs will be respected.