My twin brother died last year,he was an organ donor Is there anyway to get a list of people who he donated to

Question

He died in a mortorcycle accident on April 16th, 2006 in clearwater florida. Does anyone know how to go about finding out who the recipients were

Answer 1

I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss, especially being that he was so close to you (as most twins are).

Unfortunately, donor lists are kept anonymous to protect the families of the donor recipient. Although many families of organ donors want to know that their deceased family members organs were successfully transplanted, it can actually be more traumatizing to the mourning parties.

Some transplant facilities may allow the information to be released to all parties involved, but it will almost surely require the consent of everyone, including all family members who took part in the collective decision in the first place.

Many times, organs are cryogenically frozen so that they can be preserved for waiting recipients. Families of the donor may not want to know this, because they may feel that their loved ones organs have been neglected, or forgotten. Rest assured, this is not the case. Doctors and medical professionals will not bother using organs that they know will not be suitable for transplant, and so every salvaged organ is almost guaranteed to be used eventually.

I wish you only the best after your loss, and the same goes for your family and friends who knew your brother. It's noble that he decided, or your parents decided, that being an organ donor would be worthwhile, because it most certainly is. By doing so, there is a very probable chance that someone else will have the opportunity to live because of your brother.

I'm sorry, this probably isn't the answer you were searching for... but I hope it helps to know that your brother could soon, if not already, save another persons life by his selfless request to donate his organs.

God bless you and your family.

Answer 2

i'm in Australia and that i'm an organ donor, I determine that as quickly as I die i will surely do some good for somebody else. I certainly have seen being a stay donor with a kidney and 0.5 a liver using fact i do no longer drink or do something that ought to break my organs if I donated. yet i'm hesitant using fact I certainly have babies and what in the event that they mandatory a kidney and that i'm an entire adventure and that i gave it away (however i be attentive to it would be a great element If I did). amazing question!!

Answer 3

Contact the organ procurement organization (OPO) that facilitated his donation (each region has one).

Ask to speak to their family services or aftercare department. Once you give them the donor's information, they will be able to give you general information on the recipients (like age, location, general interests, whether they're still alive, etc, but no identifying info.).

You will be able to write letters to each of the recipients and give them to the OPO. If you want to meet them, you can say so and include your address or telephone number for them to contact you. The OPO will then forward the letter to each recipient. You may or may not hear from the recipients.

Most recipients are told to wait at least one year before writing to the donor's family. Many times they have fear or guilt that prevents them from writing, even though they are extremely grateful.

Good luck in your search for the recipients - it's not an easy journey, but it can be a very rewarding one.

Answer 4

Well I have no first hand knowledge but I think I saw a reunion on the news once and they said the donor's family had the hospital send letters to the recipients saying the family would like to meet them. I don't think they will give you the information directly but by sending the letter for you, the recipients can respond. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you are able to find out who he helped.

Answer 5

My Bro in law had a transplant a few years ago and went thru this. It is confidential information. and can only be exchanged at the request and with the permission of both giver and reciever. Contact the transplant center and ask them to check with the reciepients and see if they are willing to share their information with you. It can be done thru them.

Answer 6

No you cant find out. It is against the law.