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The decision to donate the organs, tissues and corneas of a loved one who has
died is not easy. In many cases, people simply never thought about the opportunity
to give life to another individual or discussed it with the person who is now gone.
Thinking about the following questions may help you and your family reach an
agreement about donation.
What happens after we decide to donate?
You will be asked to sign the necessary authorization
forms and answer a few questions. After that,
you and your family members will say goodbye
to your loved one at the bedside and the CORE
team members will begin planning the recovery.
Once all medical procedures are completed, your
loved one is prepared and transported to the
funeral home of your choice.
Why should I donate?
People donate for many different reasons.
For some, donation is a way of turning a
tragedy into something meaningful, helping
others and lessening their grief. Other people
consider organ, tissue and cornea donation a
practical matter, and make their decision in
an unemotional way. If you are struggling with
the issue, think about what kind of person your
loved one was. Would he or she help someone
if given the chance?
Will I know who gets my loved one’s organs,
tissues and corneas?
For privacy reasons, donors and recipients are
not identified by names or addresses. Your CORE
coordinator can give you general information
about how the organs, tissues and corneas were
used and who benefited from your loved one’s
donation. You can also send letters to the
recipients through CORE.
“Giving someone a
fuller or longer life
(through donation)
would have been
a comfort to me.
I would have given
authorization if only
given the chance.”
“Because of your loved one’s
donation, our family can enjoy
lots of happy celebrations!”
