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...
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...
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...
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...