Stories about the Gift of Life
The gift of organ and tissue donation is an act of quiet heroism. The memories of our Heroes are treasured. Our Hero Stories are a place for cherished memories submitted by the families of these Heroes.
The gift of organ and tissue donation truly saves and enhances lives, and it happens right here in communities throughout our state. Our Recipient Stories allow you to meet some of Louisiana's recipients.
LOPA’s handmade quilts are digitized on our website. The individual squares created and submitted by a donor’s family and dedicated to the memory of those whose legacies live on through the Gift of Life.
To submit a Hero or Recipient Story, please click the button below to fill out LOPA’s story form.
Stories about the Gift of Life
Hero Stories
The gift of organ and tissue donation is an act of quiet heroism. The memories of our Heroes are treasured. Our Hero Stories are a place for cherished memories submitted by the families of these Heroes.
Recipient Stories
The gift of organ and tissue donation truly saves and enhances lives, and it happens right here in communities throughout our state. Our Recipient Stories allow you to meet some of Louisiana's recipients.
Quilts
LOPA’s handmade quilts are digitized on our website. The individual squares created and submitted by a donor’s family and dedicated to the memory of those whose legacies live on through the Gift of Life.
To submit a Hero or Recipient Story, please click the button below to fill out LOPA’s story form.
LOPA Quilts
LOPA is working to re-imagine its Donor Quilt program.
Please check back for updates and to learn all the ways you can honor your donor hero.
How do I submit a Hero or Recipient story?
Hero Stories.
There are many stories tied to organ and tissue donation, each playing an essential role in LOPA's process. Our hope is for you to get to know the narratives that inspire our team, day in and day out, to help save lives. Throughout the Hero Stories, you will get to know our heroes, each with their own story written from the heart of their families. The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) wishes to encourage all donor families to honor their loved one by sharing a Hero Story.
The gift of organ and tissue donation is an act of quiet heroism. Please know the memory of your loved one will be treasured and this is a place to honor and to remember individuals that have saved and enhanced lives. Please feel free to send the story of your hero and a photo.
For Hero Stories, please complete the Story Form below or contact:
LOPA / Family Support Services: familyservices@lopa.org
Recipient Stories.
The gift of organ and tissue donation truly saves and enhances lives. It doesn't just happen on TV or in national news. It happens right here in our communities throughout our state. We encourage you to meet some of Louisiana's recipients - those whose lives have been forever changed because their hero said YES to organ and tissue donation.
If you are a recipient and would like to tell your story, please feel free to send your story, along with a photo of yourself. These stories are personal accounts from individuals who are living, breathing testaments to the power and renewal of donation. Their inspiring journeys are devoted to all of our heroes.
For Recipient Stories, please complete the Story Form below or contact:
LOPA / Community Education: community@lopa.org