Hope is taking flight for families of organ donors now that ENG Aviation, a leader in organ transport, has chosen Taylor’s Gift Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to providing grief support to organ donor families, as its official charity partner. Through this collaboration, ENG Aviation will donate a portion of proceeds from every organ flight hour to support Taylor’s Gift’s mission of offering free grief resources to families who have lost a loved one to organ donation.
Choosing Taylor’s Gift Foundation as its charity partner highlights ENG Aviation’s role in facilitating life-saving organ transplants and its commitment to donor families, who are often the unsung heroes of the transplant process.
“ENG plays a pivotal role in increasing the acceptance rates of organs for our transplant customers, and this vital process begins with donor families – the very place where the gift of life starts,” said Cat Wren, vice president of ENG Aviation. “By committing to Taylor’s Gift, we are not only supporting their essential mission but also contributing to a cause that touches countless lives.”
A Foundation Born from Heartbreak
Tara and Todd Storch of the Dallas, TX area co-founded Taylor’s Gift Foundation after experiencing their devastating loss in 2010 when their daughter Taylor tragically died in a skiing accident. In their grief, they found solace in knowing that Taylor’s organ donation saved five lives. This profound experience inspired them to create Taylor’s Gift Foundation, which now offers grief support to donor families across 40 states.
“Through our experience with the loss of Taylor and the gifts she was able to give through organ donation, we recognized a need for increased grief support resources for donor families,” said Tara Storch. “When ENG Aviation approached us to become their charity partner, we knew immediately the immense impact such a collaboration could have, allowing more donor families to receive cost-free grief support and connect with others who have experienced similar pain and trauma.”
Extending the Gift of Hope
ENG Aviation’s support goes beyond providing life-saving transportation. The company is deeply committed to the families who make organ transplants possible. “Every successful transplant starts with a donor family making a selfless decision,” Wren said. “By supporting Taylor’s Gift, we’re giving back to those families, helping them navigate their grief and find hope in their loss.”
This partnership is poised to make a significant impact, ensuring that more families will have access to emotional support services that honor the memory of their loved ones and the incredible gifts they have given. As the two organizations work together, they aim to transform grief into healing and hope for families nationwide.
For more information about ENG Aviation, visit ENGAviation.com. To learn more about Taylor’s Gift Foundation and its grief support programs, visit TaylorsGift.org.
