Thomas Mainor
Our son Thomas was a special person in our lives and he became even more special through his ability to be an organ donor. His lungs, kidneys and liver helped to give four people a new hope in life. We have been very fortunate to have met and now have a friendship with one recipient. He was our only child and now our family have all become registered donors.
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.
