Tissue donation is life enhancing, and in some cases, life saving. One person’s gift can be a miracle for many.
Donated tissue can dramatically improve the quality of life for recipients, and even save lives. Tissue includes bone, skin, heart valves, connective tissue and veins used in surgeries and medical research. Most tissues are donated after death by people who previously committed to donation. Unlike organs, tissues can be donated up to 24 hours after a person’s heart has stopped beating.
Para información sobre donación, visite www.donevida.org.
I’ve never known a man who could balance strength and sensitivity like my Bryant. He was the most amazing man and you’d be hard pressed to find any who thought differently. Our lives are empty without him but hopefully through his donation he can fill the lives of others. – Angelia Dean, donor wife
“He truly believed that his final gift would go on helping others long after he had gone.” – Linda Frost, donor wife
“I never knew that bone or tissue could improve the quality of someone’s life so much,” says Mattie. “I would encourage anyone to donate tissue.” – Mattie Owens, recipient
“We saw donation as a way for him to live on, and we wanted to give someone else a second chance. It hurts that he went to Heaven but it feels good to know that he can help more than 50 people through his gift.” – Theresa Lozada, donor wife
“I’m really, really thankful that someone donated so that I could receive an allograft.” – Diane Hickey, recipient
