Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Step 1
Call 1-800-300-LIFE (5433) to obtain a free and easy Donor Registration Packet.
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Step 2
Research their website, if desired, at http://www.anatomicgift.com/ while waiting for your packet. You may also download the packet from the website; however, the return, self-addressed envelope will not be included.
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Step 3
Fill out the packet to the best of your ability, in black pen ink. Use the enclosed self-addressed envelope (add a stamp, please) and mail back to AGR. You may save postage and fax the forms to 1-410-863-0497, but please make sure to include your contact information on a cover page, just in case something's amiss.
Comments
DawnWaskey said
on 8/26/2008 Thanks for the nice comment! The body, once received in their laboratory, is immediately assessed for any current needs in the Tissue Distribution Department. I know that there's always tissue requests from established researchers waiting to be filled, and some are quite specific (ie -- no cancer, or certain types of cancer, or brain disorders, or no spine 'hardware', etc.)...
When I say "established researchers", I am talking about those Investigators whom have proven their request for human tissue is ethical and shows scientific merit.
A lot of paperwork (16 -page application!) is on file for every research institution that receives such an invaluable resource for their studies.
I am not at liberty to disclose such proprietary information (without permission); however, each donor family is given a general idea of the current tissue needs at first, and then a follow-up letter is