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Greg Cunningham
Organ, Eye and Tissue Donor
/January 7, 2023
Greg Cunningham was a native of Sacramento County and lived there for most of his life. He was semi-retired and volunteered tirelessly in his community. His favorite pastime was trout fishing in remote Sierra lakes, but he was also a devout “fisher of men,” who led many men to Christ. Greg was a beloved husband of Victoria Cunningham and beloved father of Makenzie Cunningham. He passed away on January 5, 2023, following a severe head injury. He donated his heart, liver, kidneys, eyes and tissues, saving the lives of at least four organ recipients.
Saying thank you
Many donor families find that corresponding with the transplant recipient or recipients can be a powerful experience. Donor families can take comfort in sharing stories and sending well wishes to those who live on because of their loved one.
Should you choose to connect, we're here to help. Letters and cards can be a tremendous gift to both the donor families and recipients. To protect everyone, we provide guidelines for communication. Names remain confidential unless both parties agree to share those with one another, and we provide a correspondence address. We are happy to share sample letters to help you get started.
For more information about corresponding with recipients, please click here.
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