Story Tellers and Story Catchers
June 30, 2023
After a loved one dies we find different ways to continue an enduring connection with them. We adapt our new life stories to include this
After a loved one dies we find different ways to continue an enduring connection with them. We adapt our new life stories to include this
Every April, South Texas Blood & Tissue celebrates National Donate Life Month with dedicated events, social media posts and commemorative activities to honor those who have given the ultimate gift of life and to encourage the community to register to be organ, eye, and tissue donors.
From an early age, David Menchaca’s creativity shone through in so much of what he did.
From learning to play violin at the age of 4 to creating Lego masterpieces, David was a musician, a writer, and most of all, he was known as a caring friend and an “advocate” to those around him.
Intentionally or not, we all leave behind pieces of ourselves during our lives that others remember us by – even after death.
When she was growing up, Rebecca “Becky” Goodwin dreamed of being a nurse. She made those dreams come true as an adult, working in a wide range of hospital units and nursing jobs, and was able to care for people even after death by becoming a tissue donor through South Texas Blood & Tissue.
Grief in a new year is never easy. Sometimes it’s hard to look forward when everything you want lies in the past. Looking ahead to a “fresh start,” a “new and better you” or setting new goals can be overwhelming as you’re trying to figure out how to make it through a day.
South Texas Blood & Tissue will be hosting an altar in memory of tissue donors and loved ones at Muertos Fest 2022.
A beloved teacher, collector, husband and friend, John Grosskopf left a lasting impact on countless students and the community around him when he passed away in July 2020.
He shared his life through his YouTube channel, The PractioNERD. After passing away at 35, he shared his tissue and corneas with patients who needed them by being a registered organ, eye, and tissue donor.
One of Brian’s last acts of kindness was donating his tissue and corneas to patients in need.
Jose was known for his generosity throughout his life.
When Sarah Wilson went for her 26-week ultrasound, she never expected to leave knowing there was something wrong with her baby’s heart.
