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Writing to Donor Families

Writing to Donor Families

The decision to write to your donor’s family is personal and completely your choice. Learn more about the communication process, including tips on how to get started, what information to include and other FAQs.

You may submit a letter to your donor’s family by completing the form below.

About You

Your name(Required)

First Last

Month and year of transplant(Required)

Transplant center(Required)

Children's Mercy Kansas City

MU Health Care (University Hospital)

Research Medical Center

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

The University of Kansas Medical Center

Other

Your Contact Information

Email address(Required)

Do you give Midwest Transplant Network your permission to share your email address with your donor's family?(Required)

Yes

No

Phone(Required)

Do you give Midwest Transplant Network your permission to share your phone number with your donor's family?(Required)

Yes

No

Address

Street address Address line 2 City State/Province/Region ZIP/Postal code Country

Do you give Midwest Transplant Network your permission to share your address with your donor's family?(Required)

Yes

No

Communicating With Your Donor's Family

Use the space provided below to add your message in your own words. Having a hard time getting started? Feel free to copy and paste one of the sample messages below.

Sample Messages:

"Dear Donor Family, I don’t know how to put into words the deep gratitude I feel for the incredible gift your loved one has given me. Because of their generosity, I have been given a second chance at life, and I think of them every day with appreciation and respect."

"I know that this gift comes from a place of great loss, and I want to express my heartfelt condolences. Please know that I do not take this gift lightly and will honor your loved one’s memory in every way I can."

"Because of this gift, I have the opportunity to live my life to the fullest. Each day, I live with renewed purpose, and I carry the spirit of your loved one with me in all that I do."

"Though we have never met, we are forever connected through this incredible act of kindness. Your loved one’s legacy lives on, and I will cherish this gift every day."

Your message to your donor's family:(Required)

Have More to Share?

If you'd like to include a photo, a handwritten letter, or any other document to share with your donor's family, please drag and drop your file below or click the "Select files" button.

File upload

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Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 3.

Submit Your Letter

Every effort will be made to deliver your message to your donor family. Although MTN supports open communication between donor families and recipients, some transplant centers and organ procurement organizations may limit what recipients can share and receive. If we are unable to deliver your message, we will notify you.

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Occasionally, MTN shares deidentified donor family and transplant recipient correspondence with MTN employees or community and professional partners to highlight the meaningful impact that donation and transplantation have on others. Please know that all identifying information is fully removed prior to sharing. Check this box if you prefer that your message is not shared by MTN.

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