Our Heroes

Sometimes life’s journey takes unexpected turns, where a profound tragedy can bring new life, where we have the power to make something positive come from an otherwise terrible situation. That is the gift of organ and tissue donation.

In this section, you will read stories of just of a few of our heroes, see some of our donor memorial quilts, and get some information on dealing with grief and other matters.

One of the stories you will read was the inspiration for singer-songwriter DC Sills' song "Heaven Knows", which you will find on her CD Better When I'm Loved. Proceeds from sales of the CD will go to support LOPA and Save NOLA: Habitat for Humanity. Learn more about DC or order a CD by visiting her website www.dcsills.com.

Stories

The stories that follow tell of loss, grief, and pain, as well as rebirth, renewed purpose, and continued missions. These stories, in particular, are close to home, as they involve some of our own employees.

Ryan Scott Cart
Justin Harrison
Roderick McGee
Travis Rhodes
Devan Leger and Peter McBride

Information for Our Heroes' Families

The death of a loved one can be one of the most difficult experiences for family and friends. While there is no cure for grief, we hope that some of the information we provide here will be helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us at familyservices@lopa.org or at 1-800-521-GIVE for any questions you may have.

• Responding to Grief
• Links to Grief and Bereavement Internet Sites
• Helpful Information Following Your Loss
• Communicating with Transplant Recipients
• Communicating with Donor Families
• Louisiana Organ & Tissue Family Advisory Council

Donor Memorial Picnic 2007 Pictures:
click here.

Donor Memorial Picnic 2008 Pictures:
Alligator Bayou 2008
Alexandria Zoo 2008
Casa Ole 5K 2008
2008 LOPA Memorial Picnic Commemoritive Items