James Alan Mann
James and I had known each other for over 30 years and when we both were single, we gave it a shot. He was a great dad to my son. They had the best bond and if anyone asked he’d say “That’s my son.” I gave my son a nickname, Coco, and James called him his Coco Bean. He was a wonderful Papa to my grandbabies and his granddaughter, too. He would always listen if you needed to talk and always stuck up for anyone. He was the love of my life. We both was said if anything should happen we want to donate whatever we could so someone else can live.
Saying thank you
Many donor families find that corresponding with the transplant recipient or recipients can be a powerful experience. Donor families can take comfort in sharing stories and sending well wishes to those who live on because of their loved one.
Should you choose to connect, we're here to help. Letters and cards can be a tremendous gift to both the donor families and recipients. To protect everyone, we provide guidelines for communication. Names remain confidential unless both parties agree to share those with one another, and we provide a correspondence address. We are happy to share sample letters to help you get started.
For more information about corresponding with recipients, please call us at 615-564-3649.
