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How To Write to Recipients
If your loved one was a donor, we thank you for giving others a second chance at life. Some family members find comfort and joy in writing to transplant recipients. If you would like to correspond, here are some guidelines: You may want to tell some of the things you treasured most about loved one. You can also offer good-luck and stay-well wishes to the transplant recipients. Send your letter to LifeShare with a separate note identifying the donor so that we can forward it to the appropriate recipient. Don't include your name, the donor's name or any identifying information. Instead, write about your feelings. A final word of caution. Don't be surprised if you don't receive a reply. Some recipients just can't find the right words to put pen to paper. Instead, take pleasure in writing the letter and let that be your reward. How to Find a Support Group
Support or self-help groups are organizations of people who work together to share information, feelings and suggestions on their area of focus. Several support groups in this area concentrate on grief and bereavement. If you are interested in finding a support group, the following organizations can help: In Mecklenburg County:
Support Works, the Self-Help Clearinghouse, (704) 331-9500.
KinderMourn, a grief counseling service for when a child dies, (704) 376-2580. Throughout the LifeShare Area: The United Way Information and Referral Service - check your local phone directory for a listing in your area. In North Carolina: Care-Line, a service of the N.C. Department of Human Resources, (800) 662-7030. The National Donor Family Council:A service of the National Kidney Foundation for donor family members, (800) 622-9010.
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