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March 26, 2024 in About Donation, Our Experts

Together in remembrance: How we support donor families

At LifeSource, it is our privilege to walk alongside donor families — providing care, support and resources at the time of donation and through our Donor Family Aftercare Program in the months and years that follow.

Multiple generations of a family stand and kneel in front of the memorial wall in the LifeSource Donor Garden.
Family and friends gather at the Memorial Wall where their loved one’s name is inscribed, a peaceful place to reflect and remember.

The LifeSource Donor Family Aftercare Program is centered around the care and support of donor families as they navigate their grief journey, providing opportunities to connect, honor and remember.

Donor Family Advocates are the heart and soul of the program, working with families to provide donation outcomes and answer questions about a loved one’s donation, facilitate the correspondence process with recipients, lend a listening ear, and coordinate annual remembrance events and opportunities. Some of these events and opportunities include: 

  • Donor Family Gatherings: Our signature annual remembrance events bring families together to share memories and honor their loved ones who gave the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.
  • The Healing Garden: A peaceful, reflective space along the Mississippi River, featuring a Memorial Wall where families may inscribe their loved one’s name.
  • Donor Family Quilt: A patchwork of memories, lovingly created by donor family members and displayed at events and online.
  • Gallery of Hope: An online tribute space where families can share their loved one’s story, legacy and photos.
  • LifeSource Donor Family Facebook Group: A private online community where families connect and support one another.
  • What’s Your Grief Partnership: Access to an online learning space offering resources about grief and loss.
  • Donor Family Workshops: Periodic workshops focusing on healing, sharing and connection. 

Organ, eye and tissue donation is a selfless gift that brings life, hope and healing to countless others. We are honored to help ensure that each donor’s legacy lives on and that their families are never alone on this journey.

Click here to learn more about our Donor Family Resources.

If you have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here for you. Contact us or call 612-800-6100.