Tissue and corneal donation can occur up to 24 hours after death.

When making this decision consider these points:

• This is an option for families; there is no wrong decision.
• There are never any additional charges to the family for these special gifts of donation.
• The loved one will maintain a normal appearance after donation.
• Your donation decision is confidential.

Organ, tissue, and corneal donation for transplant or research may occur in the event of cancer, other terminal diseases, trauma, or natural death. Most people who die of cancer are able to donate corneas for transplant.

This special gift offers comfort to many families. This option can be part of your personal planning and will assist the people involved in the many decisions at the time of death.

Through Life Alaska, thousands of Alaskans have benefited from tissue and organ donation.

By discussing your choices with family members, you can give them the comfort of knowing that they have honored your wishes when asked about a special gift from the heart...

To make a secure, tax deductible financial donation...

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