Donor Families

Write to Your Recipient

The decision to write to your loved one’s recipient(s) is personal and completely your choice. Learn more about the communication process, including tips on how to get started, what information to include and other FAQs.

You may submit a letter to your loved one’s recipient(s) by completing the form below.

Writing to Recipients-Donor Family Correspondence

About You and Your Loved One
Your name*
First Last
Loved one's name*
First Last
Month and year of donation*
Your Contact Information
Email address*
Do you give Midwest Transplant Network your permission to share your email address with your loved one's recipient(s)?*
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- No
Phone*
Do you give Midwest Transplant Network your permission to share your phone number with your loved one's recipient(s)?*
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Address
Street address Address line 2 City State/Province/Region ZIP/Postal code Country
Do you give Midwest Transplant Network your permission to share your address with your loved one's recipient(s)?*
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Communicating With Your Loved One's Recipient(s)
Use the space provided below to add your message in your own words. Having a hard time getting started? Feel free to copy and paste one of the sample messages below.
Sample Messages:

“Dear Recipient, I want to take a moment to reach out to you as someone who has been touched by the incredible journey of organ donation. While this letter comes from a place of loss, it also comes with hope, gratitude, and the wish for a bright future for you.”

“Our loved one was a kind and generous person, always eager to help others. Knowing that their gift has given you a second chance at life brings us comfort in our grief. I would like to share some things about the person who has given you this second chance at life.”

“Our loved one was a kind and generous person, always eager to help others. Knowing that their gift has given you a second chance at life brings us comfort in our grief.”

“Even though we have never met, we are now connected in a way. We think of you and hope that this gift brings you strength, joy, and a renewed sense of life.”

“We hope this gift has brought you healing and new possibilities. May you continue to embrace life with health, happiness, and the knowledge that someone’s kindness now lives on in you.”
Your message to your loved one's recipient(s):*
Have More to Share?
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Submit Your Letter
Every effort will be made to deliver your message to your loved one’s recipient(s). Although MTN supports open communication between donor families and recipients, some transplant centers and organ procurement organizations may limit what recipients can share and receive. If we are unable to deliver your message, we will notify you.
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Write to Your Recipient

Writing to Recipients-Donor Family Correspondence

About You and Your Loved One

Your Contact Information

Communicating With Your Loved One's Recipient(s)

Sample Messages:

Have More to Share?

Submit Your Letter