The decision to write to the donor family is a very personal one. Sometimes, transplant recipients choose to write to donor families to express their gratitude. In response, many donor families have said a card or a personal note from the recipient offers some comfort. Whether or not you decide to write to the donor family - it's your choice. Life Connection supports written correspondence between recipients and donor families.
All correspondence is completely anonymous and identities are kept confidential.
If you would like to write to the donor family, you may send a greeting card or a letter. The following are some suggestions that may be helpful. Writing Suggestions Use simple language. Write information you feel comfortable sharing about yourself and your family. This may include your occupation, hobbies and your family situation such as marital status and children.