Opportunities to Honor Your Loved One
Many families develop an ongoing relationship with Indiana Donor Network, which sometimes extends over several years. Families of organ donors express that they feel their loved one is not forgotten and that their legacy lives on, not only through the recipients they are able to help, but also through the remembrance events held by Indiana Donor Network.
The Indiana Donor Network Donor Honor Guard is an opportunity for families to honor their loved ones’ decision to save and heal lives through a brief ceremony incorporated into their funeral service. The Donor Honor Guard ceremony is performed by trained volunteer advocates, all of whom have a special connection to donation and transplantation. Donor families who are interested in serving on the Donor Honor Guard as trained volunteers can contact our Aftercare Support Team at 888.275.4676 or email aftercare@INDonorNetwork.org.
The virtual moment of silence is a unique way to honor and remember your loved one as a Donor Hero. We invite you to share a tribute and photo(s), when you are ready and comfortable. The submitted tribute and photo will be shared on Indiana Donor Network social media pages to honor your loved one’s selfless gifts of donation and transplantation.
Indiana Donor Network has created a space within its headquarters to serve as a sanctuary of remembrance and reflection to those who have given the gift of life. The Donor Memorial is centered around the tree of life, symbolizing resilience, growth, and interconnectedness. The tree’s trunk and branches represent donor heroes, while lanterns represent organ and tissue recipients whose lives are changed forever by the gifts of their donor heroes.
Families are invited to our annual Donor Memorial Event for two years after the death of their loved one. In addition, families have the option to schedule a time to visit the memorial during open hours which occur every other Friday morning and require prior registration.
This event is hosted in Indianapolis at the Indiana Donor Network Headquarters.
Families of donor heroes are invited to an annual summer outing that offers the opportunity to meet and connect with others in a casual environment. Indiana Donor Network will provide food, music and family-friendly activities as we celebrate the lives of donor heroes and their lifesaving gifts in an outdoor setting. Families will be invited to the annual summer event for five years following their loved one’s donation.
Families are invited to a keepsake-crafting event where they have an opportunity to honor and remember their loved one. At this casual event, families are invited to bring a photo of their loved one to incorporate into a keepsake, while also taking time to visit with each other and our aftercare support team. This event gives families the opportunity to connect with other donor families in a relaxed environment. Children are encouraged to attend.
This event is hosted in Indianapolis, Evansville, Fort Wayne and South Bend.
Donor Hero Camp provides children with a unique opportunity to honor and remember their donor hero while learning about the impact of donation. The outdoor summer retreat experience allows children of all ages to engage in adventure, emotional development and individual growth opportunities.
This special event is held to observe the holiday Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. The holiday centers around life, death, and family and is celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and the United States. This special event involves honoring loved ones who have died while family and friends gather to pay tribute and remember them.
Indiana Donor Network invites families who celebrate Día de los Muertos to honor and celebrate their donor heroes through this meaningful event. This event will be conducted in both Spanish and English.
The Hometown Donor Hero program honors school-age donor heroes through special events at their school and/or within their community. This program can provide hope for schools and communities by recognizing the impact of donation in the lives of others.
If you are interested in honoring your school-age donor hero through this program, we are honored to customize an event that best meets your community’s needs. Please contact us at 888.275.4676.
This family-friendly walk brings together donor heroes and transplant recipients, highlighting their powerful stories and providing space for attendees to reflect on the gift of life and connect with eachother. A special Garden of Hope offers families a meaningful way to honor their loved ones—featuring signs with photos and heartfelt messages of remembrance. The event also includes kid-friendly activities, food, music and more. Proceeds benefit Indiana Donor Network Foundation, supporting transplant recipients, those waiting for a transplant and the families of donor heroes.
