There is a unique story behind each family’s decision to donate. Families often speak about their loved ones’ generosity, their faith, their willingness to help others. Organ donation and tissue donation is a way for families to allow those who died to make a last act of kindness.

We are pleased to share some of the unique stories of donors and their families.

Jamie Wilson

Jamie Wilson was a beautiful, warm and compassionate 21-year-old who was close to her family and kind to her coworkers. Growing up on a Wisconsin...

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Joshua Richards

Jackie Pische knew that her son, Joshua Richards, had signed up to be an organ and tissue donor when he received his driver's license at age 16. "If...

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Patrick Foster

When Cathi Foster was six months pregnant, she learned her baby would be born with a congenital heart defect. Three days after her son Patrick...

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Connie Schoechert

To Connie Schoechert, the orange dot on her driver’s license symbolized her pledge to donate organs. But years later, she learned first-hand that...

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