The decision to write is a personal choice. Sometimes, donor families choose to write to recipients to share information about their loved one and themselves. For some, this sharing may help in their grieving process. Transplant recipients consistently express appreciation for the letters that they receive and welcome learning about the person responsible for their renewed health and hope.
Additionally, many recipients would like the opportunity to express their gratitude for the gift they have received. We are happy to extend this option to recipients who wish to initiate correspondence with their donor’s family. It is never too late to write to your donor’s family and say thank you.
We have donor family donor family donor family and recipient recipient recipient guidelines available for you to learn more about this process.