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About the Gift of Donation
Thousands of lives are saved or improved each day through the
gift of organ, tissue and cornea donation. Being a tissue donor
will ensure the legacy of a loved one remains long after their
passing. Legacy of Life works towards a noble cause through
donation and would like families to join us in our mission to
enhance the lives of others in need.
Tissue Donation refers to the following tissues for transplant:
WHAT CAN BE DONATED?
The chart below shows how bone, ligaments and tendons, fascia
lata, cartilage, heart valves, veins and arteries, skin, and
corneas can be used to improve the lives of others.
For guidelines on organ donation, please
contact The Texas Organ
Sharing Alliance, Southwest
Transplant Alliance, or Lifegift.
Click here to see the answers to
frequently asked questions about tissue donation.
In 2003, President George W. Bush wrote a letter in association
with National DONATE LIFE month. Click
here to read that letter.
Finally, questions often arise regarding the views of different
religions pertaining to the donation process. Click
here to learn more.
Choosing to become a donor may be the most significant decision
to leave a lasting legacy of your life. Thank you for becoming
a donor! Remember to discuss donation with your family in addition
to signing your donor card!
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About a donor, Stacy, as told by her mother Donna
Her sudden and unexpected death has almost been more than we can endure. Stacy was always the first one to step forward and help someone else regardless of age or race; therefore, we knew she would have chosen to donate in order that others might live a better life. Each stitch in this donor memory quilt was my way of saying, "I love you and miss you more than anything in the world." |
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About Alan, a donor, as told by his wife Flo
How did I feel as I made this donor memory quilt? Grateful! Grateful that God gave me such a wonderful husband who was the most "giving" person I ever knew, up to and even after his passing away. Alan made the decision that if any part of his earthly body could be used to help someone else upon his passing, he wanted to see that it was accomplished. Thank you for giving us one more opportunity to tell how truly wonderful he was and still is. |
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The donation legacy…
A 63 year old grandmother is diagnosed with severe peripheral vascular disease, which threatens the continued use of her leg. Faced with amputation, this woman chose the implantation of a saphenous vein from a donor. The resulting successful surgery gave this woman the opportunity for an active life for many years to come. |
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