Show Your Support for The Gift of Donation
"In the face of unimaginable pain, there is a tiny sliver of light—something we hold onto that keeps us going. Knowing that Jaxon’s life saved others has been both heartbreaking and beautiful. No parent should ever know the agony of losing a child, but we find pride and solace in knowing that Jaxon’s gift has spared other families from feeling the unbearable pain we feel every day. His organs didn’t just save lives—they gave other families something we could never have: time. Time that Jaxon never got. His legacy lives on through the recipients of his gifts, and while it doesn’t make the hole in our hearts any smaller, it gives us a sense of purpose—a sense that his life, even in death, has changed the world. He was always our little hero, and he will remain so forever."
- Xochil and Justin, Jaxon's mom and dad. Both photographed here holding their son's photo, along with their daughter.
Why Your Support Matters
Every day, organ and tissue donors provides hope and light in the midst of tragedy.
Thank you for helping us honor donors, care for their families and reach even more people with the message that donation saves lives.
"A donor family gave me a second chance at life in September 2021. Their gift let me come home from a medically induced coma and hold my newborn son, Kwame, when we weren’t sure I’d ever meet him. I’m a husband and father, and every school drop-off, bedtime story, and quiet walk is possible because someone said 'yes.'"
-George, pictured here with his wife, two sons (plus new baby on the way), received a life-saving heart transplant four years ago.
Help from Supporters Like You Makes an Impact
1,416
Donor Families Supported through NEDS Aftercare
We provide care to all donor families that includes grief resources, updates on their loved one's gift and facilitating correspondence with transplant recipients.
3,000+
High School Students Educated about Donation
Through Driving Schools and high school programs, thousands of students are learning about the importance of donation and how to be a registered donor!
406
Media Stories about NEDS
Sharing powerful stories about the impact of donation and transplantation helps others understand how one gift makes such a difference in the lives of others.