James Kowalczyk has made service part of his life, working for Beacon Street Ministries, an organization that feeds the homeless every Friday night. “When God call me home,” James said. “I wanted to donate my body as my last act of giving back.” He’s not alone. James is just one of the 20,000 families that […]
Clark County has more than 2.4 million residents. More than 73% of Nevada’s population lives in Las Vegas or nearby, and the area is still growing. Since 2000, Clark County has added more than a million residents, and the growth is most noticeable among senior citizens. Those 65 and older now make up more than […]
As the end-of-life approaches, many people start to think about what they’re leaving behind and reflect on their lives. What do they want to be remembered for? What legacy are they leaving for their family? Some families choose whole-body donation programs in Las Vegas as a way to give back, supporting medical education, training, and […]
Across New England, about 150,000 people pass away each year. If only a small portion made a body donation in New England, the impact would be substantial. When you donate a body to science in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts or New Hampshire, you are playing an important part in supporting medical education, surgical training, research, […]
If you are considering whole-body donation, you’ll want to understand what kinds of programs are available and how they differ. Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents may find nonprofit whole-body donation organizations, university-affiliated anatomical donation programs, and for-profit businesses that use donated bodies to support medical education and scientific advancement. While all programs support medical learning […]