National Donor Family Quilt
Patchwork of memories, miracles
Every patch in the National Donor Family Quilt tells the story of someone who gave the gift of life by donating his or her organs after a tragic death.
The quilt squares, dubbed "Patches of Love," incorporate pieces of memories into pieces of materials to commemorate the love and the lives of these donors. Crayons, paint, markers, threads and other media have been used to design the eight-inch squares, which are made of many fabrics and colors.
"The quilt shows that organ donation brings comfort to grieving families,
who often tell us that it is the only good thing to come out of a very tragic
situation," says Betsey Strock, director of public education at New England
Organ Bank.
National Donor Family Council pages about the quilt:
Go to information about "Patches of Love" (the video about the National Donor Family Quilt)
Go to see information on the Kids Quilt
Learn about how to contribute a square
