grief support
for donor family members of all ages
Pictured: A family member of a donor hero participates in 2022 Donor Hero Camp.
CARING FOR FAMILIES
Caring for the families of our donor heroes is one of the most important things we do.
Starting the moment donation is introduced, we provide counseling, support and resources to thousands of family members each year.
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family members cared for in
2022 by our aftercare
support team.
CARRYING ON THE LEGACY OF HEROES
The Indiana Donor Network aftercare support program is committed to honoring the memories of organ and tissue donors, and offers reassurance and support to donor families in their journeys.
Some of the services provided by our aftercare support team:
- Grief support and resources.
- Peer support companion program.
- Opportunities to honor loved ones.
- Donor family and recipient communications.
- Updates on donation outcomes.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Remembrance keepsakes.
- Indiana life celebration quilts.
- Threads of compassion knitting program.
Grief Support Spotlight:
Children’s Support Journey
In 2022, we provided resources and guidance to the families of 320 children to aid them in navigating their grief after the loss of a loved one. This support included our second-annual Donor Hero Camp, where 34 campers – all children from donor families – came together to share experiences, participate in summer camp activities and receive counseling.
CARRYING ON THE LEGACY OF HEROES
The Indiana Donor Network aftercare support program is committed to honoring the memories of organ and tissue donors, and offers reassurance and support to donor families in their journeys.
Some of the services provided by our aftercare support team:
- Grief support and resources.
- Peer support companion program.
- Opportunities to honor loved ones.
- Donor family and recipient communications.
- Updates on donation outcomes.
- Opportunities to volunteer.
- Remembrance keepsakes.
- Indiana life celebration quilts.
- Threads of compassion knitting program.
Grief Support Spotlight:
Children’s Support Journey
In 2022, we provided resources and guidance to the families of 320 children to aid them in navigating their grief after the loss of a loved one. This support included our second-annual Donor Hero Camp, where 34 campers – all children from donor families – came together to share experiences, participate in summer camp activities and receive counseling.
honORing our
donor heroes
Pictured: Volunteer advocates perform a Donor Honor Guard ceremony.
honORing our
donor heroes
Pictured: Volunteer advocates perform a Donor Honor Guard ceremony.
INTRODUCING THE DONOR HONOR GAURD
INTRODUCING THE DONOR HONOR GAURD
The first program of its kind in the nation, the Donor Honor Guard formally honors donors at their funerals and celebrations of life, upon the request of their families. The ceremony, which is conducted by trained volunteer advocates, many of whom are also donor family members, is part of our Funeral Home Partnership program.
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Donor Honor Guard ceremonies completed to date.
