This is not an easy subject for Kay Wolf to talk about, but she does because it's important.
In April, Kay and Jim Wolf of Hilton Head Island lost their son in the blink of an eye. Sean Wolf was only 34 when he died of pulmonary embolism. He left behind a wife and two small children in Indianapolis.
On Tuesday, Kay will speak about an unexpected legacy of her son. Sean had chosen to be an organ and tissue donor, which Kay did not know until after his death. Others should hear what she has seen unfold as a result of her son's decision.
She will speak at 5 p.m. in the library at First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head. Islander Linda Hay also will share her experience as the wife of an organ recipient. And a pastor will discuss the religious aspect of organ donation.
Kay has seen a number of myths about organ donation fall by the wayside.
"There's a misconception that you can't have an open-casket funeral, but you can," she said. "There are misconceptions that you can't give if you are sick or elderly or really young, but you can."
Read more: http://www.islandpacket.com/2012/01/19/1933931/organ-tissue-donation-helps-soothe.html
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