"Justin was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 15. At 16, he had a bone marrow transplant which left him immune compromised. When he was 18, a double ear infection blew pressure (like happens in an airplane) pushing the infection into his brain. Within hours he suffered strokes leaving him unable to breathe, swallow or move a single muscle from … [Read more...]

"My husband, David, was a moderate man his entire life. He ate well, exercised with his dogs, tended his Japanese garden and yards and yet he encountered many health conditions and overcame them with the help of medical doctors. David wanted to contribute something to medical science, that could help others. His last wish was to donate his … [Read more...]

"My wonderful mom and dad living life to the fullest before the calendar dictates what's next. When my dad Vern passed away in adult foster care three years ago and MedCure took care of everything. My mom is in late stage Alzheimer's in the same facility and MedCure will see to our needs again as well. Thank you so very much … [Read more...]

"On Thanksgiving day in 1990, my mom had a heart attack. A few days after, I asked her what she wants if she ever needed life support. Her own words were, "don't leave me around with any damn tubes coming out of me unless there is something the doctors can do to help me. If they can't help me, send my body someplace where I … [Read more...]

"My brother was a beautiful person inside and out. He was an artist, musician, lover of opera and nature and full of compassion. His faith was unwavering. He had a great sense of humor and was the best brother and friend anyone could want. Donating his body was his final gift to us all." … [Read more...]

From sister: "My sister always tried to help everyone out. She loved children and people who were older than her and she would do anything for them. She has always been a giving and loving person. She felt if her body could help even one person, it would be worth it."  From niece:  "My dear, sweet Aunt Jeannie was a … [Read more...]

"My mother loved to help people. She was an E.M.T. and belonged to the Volunteer Fire Company. She loved wrestling and the Buffalo Bills. I'd like to share this poem that reminds me of my mother, titled "The Magic of a Mother's Touch":  There's magic in a Mother's touch, and sunshine in her smile. There … [Read more...]

"Ms. Cora was born with polio that limited her mobility; but she never let that limitation define her. A true extravert, she loved being with people and sharing her imaginative stories as long as she had a good listener. She fulfilled the traditional role of being a homemaker while raising her 3 children. Then after they were grown, she did … [Read more...]

"My Dad was always the first person to help anyone. He would be helping someone when in fact he could have used some help himself. When he became ill, the hardest fact for him to face was he was no longer able or strong enough to help others. When Dad passed, the family felt it was only right to allow his human remains to continue to help … [Read more...]

"Skip was socially selfless; always ensuring those around him felt like the only people in the room. He had the gift for conversation and ensuring that guests never wanted for a thing.  While having non-hodgkins lymphoma with the rare accompanying itch, with no medical relief known, his final gift to his guests (humankind) was his … [Read more...]