Donor Family Services
NJ Sharing Network honors every family who makes the decision to donate at the time of their loved one’s death. In their time of sorrow, these families opened their hearts to give the gift of life to another family. While we cannot take away the pain of the loss, we hope to provide services that will promote healing during the difficult grief journey. For more information about our Donor Family Services program, download the brochures below:
Donor Family Aftercare
Quilts of Love
Writing to Organ Transplant Recipients
Quilts of Love
The NJ Sharing Network’s “Quilts of Love” began in 1997 and is an ongoing project that honors the memory of our donors.
NJ Sharing Network now has 29 beautiful quilts. Each was made with love and serve as gentle reminders of the many lives touched by donation and transplantation.
See video of our new 2011 Quilts of Love.
Every square has its own unique story. One woman, who made a quilt square in honor of her husband, wrote: “It was a difficult thing for me to do, but now that it is completed it gives me great joy and tremendous comfort." Another square includes a picture of a father with his young daughter and child’s handwriting, “World’s Best Dad.” Some squares include photos, others have symbols of favorite hobbies, careers, heritage and faith.
Our quilts have been admired by thousands of people who have seen them at schools, hospitals, museums, libraries and places of worship throughout New Jersey. They continue to be a beautiful tribute to our donors, and also serve as a wonderful tool to reach the public on the importance of organ and tissue donation.
Quilts of Love
These beautiful quilt squares were submitted by the families in honor of their loved ones in 2012 and completed in 2013. Please click on any square below to view close up.
