A Thank You

Mar. 17, 2009

Dear Donor Family,

I am writing to express my sympathy in the death of your family member and to thank you for the very special gift of tendon tissue that they donated. I will always be grateful for having the opportunity to receive donated tissue which is making my healing and recovery so much easier.

I needed the tissue transplant because I tore the ACL in my right knee while skiing last month and the doctor explained that it was too damaged to heal itself and that if I wanted to ski and run mountain trails again, I would need to completely replace it.

Of course I'm still recovering from the surgery at this time, but I can report that I see progress every day and the doctor and PT's say I will have full use of my new ACL, with my own blood running through it by Sept. of this year!

Thank you again for honoring the wishes of your family member or making a donation decision at a very difficult time. You and your family member will remain in my thoughts with appreciation for your generosity and kindness.