Finding faith in organ donation
The Washington Post | Nancy Tyson-Alexander
Photo: Nancy Tyson-Alexander, who serves a board member for LifeChoice Donor Services, donated her husband's organs after his death in 2006.
It’s during this time of year that people often reflect on their spirituality, faith and the extent to which they give back to others. For me, it brings me to thoughts of one of the greatest gifts I gave in the face of one of my greatest losses.
In June 2006, I lost my husband Dr. Albert A. Alexander. On that day in the hospital in Connecticut, two angels from an organization called LifeChoice Donor Services, Inc. approached me and asked if I had considered organ donation. I told them that I had never given organ donation much thought. They explained what it meant to be a donor and how many other people’s lives could be saved if I chose to donate.
In June 2006, I lost my husband Dr. Albert A. Alexander. On that day in the hospital in Connecticut, two angels from an organization called LifeChoice Donor Services, Inc. approached me and asked if I had considered organ donation. I told them that I had never given organ donation much thought. They explained what it meant to be a donor and how many other people’s lives could be saved if I chose to donate.
Albert and I had never discussed his wishes on the subject of organ donation, but in that moment, I thought about how Albert had lived his life as a very loving, giving, active, healthy, spiritual individual. I knew that donating his organs would be one of the greatest gifts I could possibly give on his behalf. Also, his legacy would continue to live on through others.
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