Donor Family

Haleigh Mann

Haleigh Mann

Let us introduce you to Haleigh Mann. On January 7, 2013, Haleigh’s mother saved three lives through her gift of organ donation. Watch Haleigh’s inspiring story below to learn how donation and transplantation turned her tragedy into a blessing.   Sign Up to be an Organ Donor

Tammy Hackman

Tammy Hackman

“It would make Tristan happy to know that because of her, people are living their lives and enjoying life to the fullest.” Tammy Hackman and her daughter had never talked about organ donation, yet when Tristan Hackman died at the age of 28 in 2015, Tammy just had a feeling it was something she would have wanted. “We weren’t really sure whether she wanted to donate, but all of the… Read More »Tammy Hackman

Edna Sims

Edna Sims

“I lost my son to come to the knowledge of knowing how blessed I am to have the Indiana Donor Network in my life.” – Edna Sims Marvin C. Wilkerson II was only 36 years old when he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He died within a month of the diagnosis, and his mother, Edna Sims, remembers exactly what her son said during those final days. “Mom, anything… Read More »Edna Sims

Kim Howland

Kim Howland

As a registered nurse and donor wife, Kim Howland understands firsthand the importance and impact of saving lives through organ, tissue and eye donation. Watch her inspiring story below. Sign Up to be an Organ Donor

William Lewis

William Lewis

William and Kimberly Lewis began talking about organ donation in the late 1990s when both had relatives on the transplant waiting list. “There are so many in the black community in need of organ donations, but not many of us agree to donate,” William says. “After discussing and praying about it, we decided ‘let’s just do this, and then if something happens, we’ll be able to help people.’” That lifesaving… Read More »William Lewis