Donor family services
Saving lives through organ and tissue donation is possible only through donors and their families.
Hope connects us. We are committed to providing donor families information, support and ongoing connection and opportunities with our Gift of Hope team, other donor families and advocates on an ongoing basis.
We’re here for you
Our Donor Family Services Team is here for you. Reach out to us any time at [email protected] or call 877/577-3747.
Explore the resources, programs and information especially for you in this section of our website including:
Resources after donation
This page is to provide you with information, resources and answers to questions that families often have about Gift of Hope and what comes next.
Provide your feedback
Will you take a few moments to provide feedback on your experience? Your opinion can make a difference.
Donor family and recipient correspondence
We are honored to support donor families and recipients who choose to connect with one another, whether through correspondence or through meeting if and when they choose and agree the time is right.
Donor Memorial Quilt Project
The Gift of Hope Donor Quilt honors the legacies of the men, women and children who have given the gift of hope through donation. Quilt panels travel throughout Illinois and northwest Indiana for display at public events, memorials and meetings to memorialize through words and pictures each life that has given the gift of hope to others through donation.
Attend a workshop
We provide in-person and virtual (online) programs in English and Spanish for donor families throughout the year.
Share your story
Many families seek ways to celebrate their loved one and the gift of hope they gave through donation, and inspire others to make the same decision to donate life.
Volunteer
Become a Gift of Hope ambassador by filling out our volunteer form.
Meet our Donor Family Services Team
We are here to support you with compassion, resources and information throughout your journey after your loss, and honor the legacy your loved one has created.
Gift of Hope donor family support group
Connect with other donor families through our private Facebook group for Gift of Hope Donor Family Support.
- This is a forum exclusively for donor families to connect and support one another, and share sorrows, celebrations and experiences.
- Discussion is respectful and compassionate, as we honor loved ones who made the selfless gift to donate life to others.
- We frequently seek feedback and share news and announcements especially for donor families.
We encourage all donor families to join, even if it’s just to quietly follow along or check in during a bad day. Only group members can see the group, who is in it and what members post. Membership is limited to donor family members. You must have a Facebook account to join.
