Tanya Austin

Donor Hero

Tanya Austin was a loving, sweet and giving daughter and sister. Tanya and her mother, Evonne, were especially close. According to Evonne, the two were more like sisters than mother and daughter. They enjoyed talking, shopping, laughing and just spending time together.  

Tanya was 27 years old when she suffered a brain aneurysm in 2001. While Evonne initially struggled with the decision, she knew Tanya would have wanted to be a donor. Tanya was able to donate her kidneys, lungs, liver and heart. Evonne has not met any of Tanya’s recipients but hopes they are doing well and performing charitable deeds to help others with their extended lives.  

Evonne shared, “I would also like to thank them for letting Tanya’s life continue through them. Knowing that Tanya helped save lives has been a great blessing to me. There is nothing else you can do with your organs after life. Do not take them to the grave. Leave them. Somebody is in need.”