Gabriel Sawvel
Tissue and Eye Donor
/August 15, 2024
We were told early in our pregnancy that Gabriel had a terminal condition. It broke our hearts and left us angry and confused. We were hit with this terrible darkness and needed some light. We decided it was best to donate because in a way it gave us that glimmer of light and made us feel a little bit of comfort knowing he could make an impact on others in their time of need. Gabriel was born August 15, 2024. He gave us time to meet him and let him know how much we loved him. He passed away 10 hours after birth. He was able to donate and give another family hope. Gabriel also helped jump-start the Birth Tissue Program at Presbyterian Downtown.
Saying thank you
Many donor families find that corresponding with the transplant recipient or recipients can be a powerful experience. Donor families can take comfort in sharing stories and sending well wishes to those who live on because of their loved one.
Should you choose to connect, we're here to help. Letters and cards can be a tremendous gift to both the donor families and recipients. To protect everyone, we provide guidelines for communication. Names remain confidential unless both parties agree to share those with one another, and we provide a correspondence address. We are happy to share sample letters to help you get started.
For more information about corresponding with recipients, please call us at 505-843-7672.
