John Trotter
Tissue Donor
/September 21, 2023
John died suddenly as he was driving down the road. We think he had a heart attack while driving and drifted off the road into a tree. CPR was done at the site, but he did not respond. He is missed dearly, but it helps that we could fulfill his wish to donate any and all body tissues that were usable to others. We are grateful that Tennessee Donor Services was contacted for us.
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.
