For those that read this site on a regular basis, you probably know about Ken's sudden passing this summer. I have not posted anything about Ken yet but I will another day. Today, I would simply like to share the true story of how one person helped so many others. A true testament to Ken's hard working nature. Even in death he managed to help others.
The following is the letter that Donna received from the Saskatchewan Transplant Program and I use it today with permission from Donna:
September 7, 2007
Dear Donna,
On behalf of the Saskatchewan Transplant Program, I wish to extend my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Ken. During such a difficult time, you chose to make the gracious gift of organ and tissue donation on Ken's behalf, and for this we are truly grateful.
As a result of your compassion and generosity, two Alberta residents have been given a life free of dialysis with the gift of Ken's kidneys. A man from Alberta has received the lungs. The liver was transplanted into a man from Manitoba. An Alberta man can live free from his diabetes with the islet cells from Ken's pancreas. One person from Saskatchewan has been given the gift of sight from one of Ken's corneas. The other cornea was not deemed suitable for transplant by the eye surgeon.
Your consideration of others in your time of loss and sorrow will have a tremendous impact on the recipients and their families.
I wish you and your family well with your own healing process. You handled a very difficult situation with grace and dignity and I hope that find some peace in knowing that Ken's final chapter in life was one of giving. Once again, thank you for your gracious gift.
Sincerly,
(name removed)
Transplant Coordinator
Saskatchewan Transplant Program
This was Ken's wish and Donna and family helped make the difficult but amazing gift to 6 different people. Please add the 'orange sticker' to your Health Card and discuss organ donation with your loved one's today. If you need a 'orange sticker' call 1-800-667-7551. Thanks everyone...................Brian
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/organ-and-tissue-donor-information
http://www.scoda.org/index.shtml
http://www.organ-donation-works.org/
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