Write to a Transplant Recipient

Writing to a Transplant Recipient

Thank you for choosing to share a message with a transplant recipient. Your words can bring comfort, connection, and healing.

You may submit a letter or card sharing about your loved one. Please follow the guidelines below to help us protect confidentiality.
- You might share:
  - Your loved one's first name only
  - A favorite memory or family vacation
  - Their hobbies, interests, or occupation
  - Qualities that made them special
  Share only what you feel comfortable sharing. If you include religious sentiments, please remember that the recipient may have different beliefs.
  
  Protecting Your Privacy
  
  Do not include:
  - Last names
  - Mailing addresses
  - Phone numbers or email addresses
  - Hospital names
  - Other details that could identify or locate you or your family
  Keep the identifying information our Family Services team needs on a separate sheet, not in the letter intended for the recipient.

Contact's Information

This information will not be included in your letter unless you include it in the body of the your letter.
Contact's Information

First NameLast Name
Contact's Email
example@example.com
Contact's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Contact's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Relation to your loved one

What Happens Next
Legacy of Life Hawai‘i will review your message to ensure confidentiality and then forward it to the transplant center, which will share it with the recipient.

Please allow several weeks for delivery.
Will I Hear Back?

Transplant recipients may or may not respond. Many feel overwhelmed and may take time—sometimes months or years—to write back.

Even if you do not receive a response, please know your message is deeply meaningful and appreciated.
Meeting a Recipient

In rare cases, donor families and recipients may meet if both parties express interest and provide written consent. This typically occurs after letters have been exchanged.
- Acknowledgement
Should be Empty:

Writing to a Transplant Recipient