Letters

Dear Donor Family,

I am a 72 year old woman, whose family has a history of polycytic kidney disease, so after a six year wait, I am very grateful for this wonderful gift I have received. Your family member allowed me to be more alive in this world and to have better health. I am truly grateful for this gift and will always be mindful that it was a gift.

I am now able to eat, whatever I want, travel without my dialysis machine and medicine, and also to be more active. I cannot say in words what it means to eat whatever I want, because in the last six years, I had to limit my most favorite foods and because of those limitations, I lost weight and my appetite. This new kidney has many dimension of JOY!

I just want you to know that … Read more »

Good day,

I received my kidney on Sept. 8, 2017. I just want to thank you for another life that you gave me, the chance to live my life normally, to fulfill my dream of having a family, I am married but we still don’t have kids because I was on dialysis but now with the gift that you gave me, I can now have my own family. And fulfill my dream.

I am really grateful for your kindness and thank you so much for extending my life. I owe you my life, I will never forget you as long as live. I also promise to take good care the gift that you have given me. All the love, kisses and hugs.

Dear Donor Family,

I am writing to thank you for the organ donation from your loved one. I am very sorry for your loss, and I want you to know that your gift has given me a chance to live a normal, productive life.

I needed a transplant because of a liver disease that made it very difficult to participate in my families’ lives.

Since the transplant, I have been able to walk my dog, play golf again and take care of my widowed mother. You and your loved one made it possible for me to experience a functional life again and someday being able to see my children marry and have families of their own. I cannot tell you how blessed I am to have another chance at life and to be able to share it with my wife of thirty-three years.

So, on … Read more »

Dear Donor Family

I am writing this letter, to thank you for the gift I received from your loved one last year. My transplant date will be a day that I will cherish, and never forget as long as I live.

I was at the point where my liver was getting ready to fail, when I was put on the transplant list. I was told that there is no specific time or date that one will be available. But I kept my hope and trust in the Lord, and asked him to give me strength and patience as I waited for a donors liver.

I don’t know how I can thank you and your family for this second chance, with this gift I am now able to see my grandkids grow up along with my own son & three daughters, I am also … Read more »

Dear Donor Family,

I am writing to thank you for the organ donation of your loved one. I am very sorry for your loss. I want you to know that because of your gift I have been able to get back to a normal, happy and productive life.

I needed an liver transplant due to Cirrhosis. Please don’t misunderstand my reason as most would think drinking or hep c. But nope, I was one of the oddballs, lol. I never drank. So I believe my doing was what God wanted for me. Since the transplant, I am now able to hold my grandkids, attend school functions without the assistance of a wheelchair. I am so glad not to have to take medicines that where a must to help stay alive. I was also able to enjoy the company of my mother for a little … Read more »

Dear Donor Family

I’m 56 years old, mother of four adult daughters, grandmother of 13 grandchildren. Since I came home from having my kidney transplant, the need to write you has been on my mind. What do I say? What words do I use?

It’s been about four months since my transplant and when I reflect on the gift of life I have been given, I tear up for I am so full of gratitude at another chance at life. To be able to continue to participate in my daughter’s and grandchildren’s lives is one of many blessings. Yet at the same time, I feel your loss and give my condolences. As a mother, I feel the pain and I can only imagine the grief. I was at 8% kidney function and had been on the transplant wait list for over three years, when … Read more »

Dear Donor Family,

I am writing to thank you for the organ donation from your loved one. I am very sorry for your loss, and I want you to know that your gift has given me a chance to live a normal, productive life.

I needed a transplant because of many years of struggling with high blood pressure. I was on dialysis for 6+ years and I am so happy to have my life back. Dialysis is literally a full time job!

Since the transplant, I have been able to do many of the things that I did as a younger man. My energy level is such that I can go about my daily activities without feeling exhausted and depressed. I am now 65 and have a completely new and joyful outlook on life! You and your loved one made it possible for me to … Read more »

Dear Donor,

Thank you for your generous gift. Not only did your selfless act impact your loved one, but you have forever changed my life for the better.

There are no words to express what your gift has meant to me. It will allow me to live not only a longer life, but the freedom to enjoy that life. You might be interested to know that your kidney immediately began working. There have been no issues, so I think your kidney knew it had a job to do and got right to work.

Because of your gift, I can enjoy my family and all the activities I love. You have my promise that I will treat your kidney as a precious gift, much beloved and cherished. And you can rest assured we will go on many adventures and live life to the fullest.

That is … Read more »

Hi there,

I’m afraid I don’t know your name, but I recieved your kidney at the end of last month. It’s the second kidney transplant I’ve had (my first was when I was five; I’m twenty-four now). I was waiting a year for a kidney, and had been on perotineal dialysis for a good portion of that year. Thanks to you, I’m off dialysis. My kidney function has never been this great (the first transplant was from my mom, and she says hers didn’t work nearly as good as yours). Aside from the usual post-transplant, post-surgery adjustments and recovery hurdles, my health is amazing.

After I’m fully recovered, I’m finally going to be able to take a vacation for the first time in a while. I’m a marine biologist from California, and I plan on getting my scuba license after the recovery during my … Read more »