Thanks to the selfless generosity of organ donors, countless lives are saved every year. Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) understands that without this selfless act, the nonprofit would not be able to save the lives of those waiting for a life-saving transplant.
TOSA is committed to providing care and grief support to families and recipients throughout the organ donation journey through its Donor Family Services Department.
The department focuses on guiding families through donation, helping them cope with their grief, aiding in communicating with recipients when possible, and providing an opportunity for families to share their testimonies while getting to meet others who share similar journeys.
In 2020, TOSA unveiled The Wall of Heroes monument at their San Antonio Headquarters. The centerpiece pays tribute to organ donors from TOSA’s service area. The Wall of Heroes will eventually display over 6,000 donor medals engraved with the donor’s first name, last name initial, and date of donation.
Now every year, the non-profit welcomes families from across Central and South Texas for its Wall of Heroes Dedication Ceremony, which honors and celebrates those who gave the gift of life through organ donation.
In May of 2025, Families gather at TOSA’s Donor Memorial Garden for the remembrance. The names and donation dates of donors who saved lives in 2024 were permanently memorialized on medallions adorning the Wall of Heroes.
“At TOSA, we built our Wall of Heroes in this Donor Memorial Garden to honor the individuals and families who have impacted so many lives over the years through the gift of organ donation,” said TOSA President and CEO Joseph Nespral.
“We are deeply honored to commemorate these heroes who created a lasting legacy of saving a life and impacting numerous others by being an organ donor.”
This annual event is part of TOSA’s continued mission to support donor families and raise awareness about the life-saving importance of organ donation.
Preserving the legacy of donors and their families is of vital importance, as they are true heroes who have selflessly saved countless lives.
To learn more about the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance’s mission or how you can become part of the Friends for Life Volunteer program, visit TOSA1.org.
