Welcome to Collision With Grace!

"Live Each Day Graciously. Today is a Gift!"


As an organ transplant recipient, I remain truly grateful for the gift of life. This website is integral to the expression of my gratitude. The purpose of the website is to raise public awareness of the acute need for more organ and tissue donors.


 

     To this end the website provides access to:

  1. Buy the Book  (Print and eBook) of Collision With Grace
  2. Public Speaking Bookings  Booking information 
  3. Anthonys Blog - Shared Reflections
  4. Transplant News Stories and updates
  5. Reviews - Reader comments
Donor Information
  Transplant Information
To donate organs after dying, brain death must occur. Only 2 to 3 percent of all deaths result in potential donors.

  • There is never a conflict between saving a life and using organs for transplant. All that can be done to save your life will be done - only after death is donation considered.
  • People of almost any age can be donors; it is the health of the donor that is important.
  • There is no medical cost involved for your family orestate.
  • Organ donation does not prevent an open-casket funeral.
  • Most religions consider organ donation a gift of life.
  • Discuss organ and tissue donation with your family. Even with a signed donor card, consent must be obtained from your family. Make them aware of your wishes so they can act on your behalf.
  • For local information on organ and tissue donation, contact a health care professional in your area.
Transplants work. Between 70 and 90 percent of recipients are in good health one year after surgery.

  • Without organ transplants, people with terminal or end-stage heart, liver or lung disease will die. Without organ transplants, people with kidney disease will be on dialysis for several hours each week for the rest of their lives, with a high risk of complications.
  •  One organ and tissue donor can potentially help over eighty people.
  •  The heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, kidneys and small bowel are all transplantable organs.
  • Tissue transplants can enhance and save lives. Corneas provide the gift of sight and skin can be the difference maker for severe burn victims; bones and tendons can restore mobility and aid those suffering from degenerative bone conditions; and the majority of heart-valve patients are pediatric patients with no other options.
  • In Alberta, approximately five hundred patients are waiting for transplants. Approximately forty die each year waiting for an organ.
  • You have a greater chance of needing an organ than of becoming a donor.
- TRANSPLANT NEWS MARCH 2013  -  GET INVOLVED!: I received the sad news last night that a precious, beautiful, 5 year old little girl passed away waiting for a new heart. I could not even imagine the grief her family must be feeling today. Sadly also, though unique in one sense it is ....(more)                     

- Lets talk about LOVE!: A friend came by the other night, quite despondent. He and his Love had parted ways. How could this happen? His heart seemed torn in two. It had gone from singing ....(more)

To contact Anthony White, please email him at: tony@collisionwithgrace.com