Hero and Recipient Stories
Making Life Happen
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The gift of organ and tissue donation is an act of quiet heroism. The memories of our Heroes are treasured. Our Hero Stories Blog is for cherished memories submitted by the families of these Heroes. For details on how to submit a Hero Story, please continue scrolling.
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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 Blog allows you to meet some of Louisiana's recipients. For details on how to submit a Recipient Story, please continue scrolling.
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LOPA is transitioning to digital quilts in order to make them more assessible. Just like our handmade quilts, the digital quilts will be comprised of 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.
How to I get involved with the Digital Quilt Project?
We are currently transitioning to digital quilts in order to make the quilts easier for families to submit squares as well as making the quilts more accessible to share with families and friends. If you are interested in submitting a digital square, please email us and we will keep you posted as the program is developed.
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