Legacy of Hope

Organ and Tissue Donation Legacy of Hope is the federally designated organ procurement organization for the state of Alabama.

01/06/2026

“I’m a liver recipient. I always tell people, if you want to be a superhero, check that box when you get your driver’s license to become a donor. Help a kid see or have another chance at life. Then tell your family your intentions. In the end, you will be a superhero to whoever gets your organs. My donor is my superhero."

—Frankie

01/05/2026

“My daughter, too, was an organ donor. Her name was Jessica. I’m still not strong enough to meet any of her recipients. Maybe someday. Everyone in her large family is now a donor.”

—JeanneSue

01/03/2026

Kicking off the year at the First Friday: Toasted After Dark Experience! ✨
Supporting small businesses and connecting with the community. Thank you to the Men of Alpha for welcoming us and allowing us to engage with attendees.
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01/02/2026

"In 2022, my world changed forever. My beautiful 16-year-old daughter left this earth far too soon after a tragic car accident. In a moment that shattered our hearts, she became a light for others—a light that still shines today.

Even in her passing, she chose love. She chose generosity. She chose life for those who desperately needed it. Through her organ donation, she saved four people—four families who now get to hold on to hope because of her. And through her joint and tissue donation, she helped so many more regain mobility, healing, and a second chance at the life they thought they lost.

That’s who she was: a giver, a helper, a soul who loved deeply and lived with a heart wide open. She didn’t just leave a legacy; she left a ripple—one that continues to move through strangers, families, communities, and through me every single day.

I miss her with every breath, but I also carry pride. My daughter didn’t just leave this world—she lifted it. Her life was short, but her impact is endless. And in every heartbeat she saved, in every life she touched, she still lives."

—Kelly

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year! 💙💚🎉 Start your year with lifesaving generosity – register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor at LegacyofHope.org

01/01/2026

Wishing you all a happy and healthy New Year! 💙💚

12/31/2025

"Celebrating my 10-year kidney and pancreas transplant anniversary.

On Nov. 16, 2025, I marked 10 years of renewed life after my kidney and pancreas transplant. I’m deeply grateful to God, my family and my donor for their selfless generosity, which has allowed me to live a life I never thought I’d have — fulfilling dreams and making memories."

—Angela

12/30/2025

"My daughter Ashley gave the gift of life to four adults on Easter in 1994 after she suffered an accident that caused head trauma. She was the most beautiful little girl — compassionate, loving and caring — even at 10 years old. When doctors said she could not be saved, I knew in my heart she would want to help others through organ donation."

—Mary M.

12/29/2025

"I celebrated my one-year double lung transplant anniversary last week, and I’m so grateful. Not a breath goes by that I don’t think of my donor and their family. I’m in the process of writing a letter to them, hoping that someday we might meet.

I’m finding it incredibly difficult to write because nothing I say feels like enough. They gave their life, and I live for them every second. I hope they know how thankful I am for such a precious gift."

—Krystal

12/27/2025

"I lost my son, Brandon, at age 21. He was an organ donor, and I’m grateful he was able to save lives. See you when I get there, B."

—Mike

12/26/2025

Each day of Kwanzaa celebrates a principle, starting with Unity and ending in Faith.

To all celebrating this week, may peace, love, and unity bring you a Happy Kwanzaa!

12/26/2025

"Four years ago tonight, a man I never knew died.

I don’t know where he died or how he died. I really don’t know anything about him other than what was in the surgical notes. He was male, eight years younger than me and had a very healthy BMI.

I don’t know anything about the family, friends or loved ones he left behind.
All I know for sure is that at some point in his life, he checked a box on his driver’s license to be an organ donor, and in doing so, he saved my life.

I know the holiday season will never be the same for those who love him. I know the holiday season will never be the same for those who love me, but for very different reasons.

Four years ago, he had a whole lifetime ahead of him, and by all accounts, I didn’t have much time left.

I was suffering from liver failure, in significant pain, severely disoriented most of the time and pretty much a mess.

My body was sickly thin, covered with bruises and a dull shade of yellow.
I had been on the transplant list and had been in and out of three different hospitals for much of 2021.

Four years ago tomorrow, this man’s family gave me the greatest gift in their darkest hour.

In the four years since then, I’ve healed, moved on to a much better life in every respect and am grateful every day for my second shot at life, all because of his generous gift.

Thank you to my family and friends who stood by me before and during my illness. Thank you to those I met along the way who helped me heal. And thank you to those I’ve met since. I’m so glad I got this second chance so we could meet in this life.

Most of all, thank you to everyone who has chosen to be a donor and much love and respect to all donor families.

If you pray, please pray for my donor’s family and donor families everywhere. If you don’t, think happy thoughts and send good vibes their way. Selfless heroes."

—Tom

Address

516 20th Street S
Birmingham, AL
35233

Telephone

+18002523677

Website

http://www.legacyofhope.org/

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