When donors complete their research participation, MedCure directs licensed crematories to perform separate cremations for each individual. Donor families then have the option of either having the cremated remains returned to them (usually within 8-12 weeks after the donor’s passing) or of having the ashes scattered at sea (within 8-12 months after passing). The Tradition…
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MedCure donors are our heroes. Their generous gifts make possible the vital and groundbreaking research that keeps the practice of medicine moving forward. They help to educate surgeons and other medical professionals on the technical and scientific advances that keep patients safe. Their contributions improve the quality of our lives and the quality of the…
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Human beings are, by nature, capable of extraordinary acts of generosity. Every year, thousands of people in the US alone donate not just money, but pieces of themselves. They do so in the form of blood, bone marrow, kidneys, livers, tissues, and organs, and they do it to save and improve the lives of their…
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Organ donation in the United States operates under a strictly controlled system with federal rules and oversight, but body donation remains largely ignored by legislators. There are no national laws controlling it, and only a few states have passed relevant legislation. MedCure is one of several whole-body donation programs who would like to see that…
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Q: What's the difference between donating my organs and donating my body? Anatomical donations fall broadly into two categories: organ donation or body donation. Organ donation is the one we hear about the most, with dramatic stories of lives saved when all other hope seemed lost. These headline-making tales inspire many to choose donation as…
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If you happened to find yourself on the mid-Oregon coast on Monday, May 27th, you might have witnessed something extraordinary. A small fleet of boats laden with colorful greenery sailed beneath the Highway 101 bridge and into the ocean, where they formed a solemn circle. Within sight of shore, they tossed wreathes and boughs and…
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Just as rates of Americans choosing cremation over burial have risen from only 5% in the 1970s to more than 50% in 2018, more and more people today continue to select whole-body donation as an end-of-life option. Fueled by a number of factors, including rising costs of burial and a growing sense of social awareness…
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Q: If I donate my body through MedCure, can my family still hold a funeral for me? Unfortunately, a traditional viewing isn’t possible with whole body donation. The demands of medical research do not allow enough time for traditional funeral arrangements and can otherwise make a viewing impractical. However, there is nothing to prevent families…
Read MoreDonating to a program like MedCure can be a simple way for veterans to make their final arrangements as easy as possible on the loved ones they leave behind. MedCure offers a no-cost end-of-life option where dedicated individuals can continue to contribute to society even after passing. Donors to our program are matched with physicians…
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The United States is a melting pot of different cultures and languages. And, it’s becoming more and more common for people to be fluent in two or more languages. But, even if someone is fluent in a second language, in a time of stress or grief, it can be a great comfort for them to…
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