Organ resources for hospitals, funeral services providers and our partners

Gift of Hope is dedicated to making the organ and tissue donation process smooth for hospital partners, providing comprehensive support and guidance for a caring, respectful, and coordinated experience.

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Working together to honor donors and support families

Gift of Hope collaborates with hospitals to create a compassionate and coordinated organ and tissue donation process.

Our medical and hospital partners play a crucial role in making donation possible by identifying and referring potential donors in a timely manner. Together, we honor the generous decisions of donors, support their families, and ultimately provide lifesaving and life-enhancing transplants for people in need.

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Honoring dignity and legacies with funeral service providers

Gift of Hope partners with funeral service providers to ensure that the dignity of organ and tissue donors is maintained throughout the donation process. By working together, we can create a caring and respectful experience that recognizes the profound impact of each donor’s gift.

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Upholding the highest ethical and legal standards

Gift of Hope works with medical examiners, coroners, state attorneys, and law enforcement to uphold the highest ethical and legal standards. Open communication and collaboration enable successful investigations and donations.

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ME/Coroner activation

When a legal next of kin cannot be located, or if the patient is unidentified, the coroner may have the authority to authorize organ and tissue donation. Gift of Hope collaborates with the ME/coroner to facilitate this process.

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Deaths under investigation

In cases of sudden death, Gift of Hope works with the forensic team and ME/coroner to support their investigation while exploring the possibility of organ and tissue donation.

Your partnership saves lives

Your collaboration with Gift of Hope makes organ and tissue donation possible.

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