Giving the gift of life

Have you or a family member been touched by organ donation?

Each year thousands of men, women and children receive lifesaving transplants and renewed hope for the future because of the generosity of a family member, friend or from strangers, who despite their own personal grief, wanted to help others in need.

The Brainerd Dispatch would like to hear the personal stories from readers on how organ donation has changed your life or the life of a family member. Stories, which may be reprinted in an upcoming edition, may be submitted to the Brainerd Dispatch, c/o Jodie Tweed, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN 56401 or via e-mail at jodie.tweed@brainerddispatch.com. Deadline is Oct. 26. Please include your name and a phone number in case we need to contact you.