About LifeLegacy Foundation

Mission Statement

To create a new standard in human tissue donation to ensure the continued acceleration of scientific research and medical education.

Objectives

1. To facilitate the distribution of non-transplantable tissue to medical doctors and researchers throughout the world, minimizing the amount of discarded non-transplantable tissue.
2. To increase public awareness of research tissue donation in order to fulfill the overwhelming need of doctors, researchers and educators.

Our mission incorporates five principles: Integrity, Ethical Standards, Caring, Service, and Awareness.

Integrity:

Tissues are recovered by specially-trained personnel. Both the donor and family are treated with respect and dignity.

Ethical Standards:

Medical researchers and academic institutions undergo a stringent application process with LifeLegacy Foundation in order to qualify to receive organs and tissues. Potential users must demonstrate scientific merit by submitting a research synopsis of intended use of tissue, as well as IRB (Internal Review Board) approval where applicable, and adhere to LifeLegacy standards. Donor anonymity is always maintained.

Caring:

In recognition of the heartfelt generosity of donor families, LifeLegacy has instituted a "donor family support coordinator" who personally assists families before and after the donation. Our concern and attention does not end when the donation process is completed.

Service:

Being a nonprofit charity, LifeLegacy's main purpose is to provide outstanding service to all of our clients. We strive to serve our clients in a professional, efficient and courteous manner, with the hope of contributing to the universal effort to save, extend and enhance the quality of life through the advancement of medical research and education.

Awareness:

LifeLegacy is committed to raising public and professional awareness of our services and of organ and tissue donation in general. We conduct a wide variety of educational programs and provide information. Our goal is to provide families with information with which they can make an informed decision. We offer families an opportunity to make a contribution to society that may allow them to feel a sense of purpose emerge from their loss.