April is Donate Life month - Page 2

BlueFinch · ‎08-31-2019

While horrible to lose Patrick, what a wonderful young man to keep the secret that he was on the organ donor list. His final wish was fulfilled, which should make his family very proud. He is living on through several others. He was one of the donation heroes.

Spacrazy · ‎12-14-2018

@smoochy God bless you and yours for your ultimate sacrifice.

Another new name Sue · ‎03-11-2010

Each of the recipients from your beloved son is deeply grateful.

Thank you for bringing Donate Life to our attention here. In particular, many are in need of kidneys, and it's a shame it is so difficult for those people to get this lifesaving gift.

MamaWick · ‎03-09-2010

Thank you to Patrick for his selfless act...and thank YOU and the rest of his family for honoring his wishes. Even at age 70, PapaWick and I are donors for anything usable from our senior bodies (and there are quite a few things that can indeed be used).

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness ~ Dalai Lama XIV

When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace ~ Jimi Hendrix

2sisters · ‎03-09-2010

I am so sorry for your loss.What a beautiful gift he gave to others.

I can't imagine your pain but thank you for sharing. I too ama donor.

smoochy · ‎03-10-2010

@MamaWick wrote:
Thank you to Patrick for his selfless act...and thank YOU and the rest of his family for honoring his wishes. Even at age 70, PapaWick and I are donors for anything usable from our senior bodies (and there are quite a few things that can indeed be used).

you make an excellent point- there is no age limit on donors! We all have pieces and parts that could be used. Even if visceral organs are not viable, corneas, bone and tissue like tendons etc might be just what someone needs

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DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

God bless Patrick for such a selfless act.

Saying a prayer for him and for you; such a touching and meaningful story.

Puggywuggy · ‎04-19-2022

@smoochy your son was indeed a hero whose ultimate selfless act made it possible for many others to live. I am also a registered organ donor. Thank you for sharing your son's story and thank each of you for being organ donors...bless you!