Keith Perry
Tissue and Eye Donor
/December 8, 2024
Keith died suddenly from a heart attack. He had been through a neck surgery and shoulder surgery but was otherwise a healthy 58-year-old man. He was a very giving man. When he passed, I knew he would want to continue to give back. When approached, I agreed to donate tissue and corneas in his name. A few months later, I received message that the corneas had been used to save the sight of 2 people — a great feeling.
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.
