Larry “DeWayne” Brummett
Organ Donor
/October 23, 2023
My little brother, DeWayne, is my hero. DeWayne was pronounced brain dead when he was struck by a car while walking across a downtown Knoxville street. I am grateful for the Tennessee Donor program and everyone at UT Trauma Center for the compassionate care everyone bestowed upon my little brother and our family. De was given the grace to gift his liver and kidneys to three people.
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.
