Organ Donation in Mainz: Expertise and Personal Stories at Death.Finally.Living
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Understanding Organ Donation, Developing an Attitude, and Engaging in Conversation
On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, the event series Death.Finally.Living invites you to Mainz for the tenth evening. The discussion evening focuses on a topic that concerns many people and is often postponed: personal attitudes towards organ donation.
Medical Expertise Meets Personal Experience
In cooperation with the German Foundation for Organ Transplantation and the Organ Donation Initiative Rhineland-Palatinate, different perspectives will come together on this evening. PD Dr. med. Ana Paula Barreiros, managing physician of the DSO, and Anabel Becker, spokesperson for the Organ Donation Initiative Rhineland-Palatinate, will provide professional insights. These contributions will be complemented by personal experiences from Thies Klimpel, who lives with a donated heart, and Nicole Sieben, the mother of an organ donor.
Questions That Often Go Unaddressed in Daily Life
The event will illuminate what organ donation concretely means, what medical and organizational processes look like, and what decisions can be made during one's lifetime. The question of how families talk about organ donation will also be addressed. Personal experiences will highlight the significance organ donation can have for recipients as well as for relatives.
Open Exchange in a Respectful Atmosphere
The evening is designed as an informative event and personal discussion evening. It does not focus on a predetermined decision but rather on the opportunity to engage with one’s own attitude in an informed manner. After the professional contributions, the event will provide space for questions, encounters, and personal exchange.
Well Organized at a Central Location
Doors open at 7:00 PM, the event starts at 7:30 PM, and will last until approximately 9:00 PM. Free parking is available on site. For organizational reasons, prior registration is requested; spontaneous guests are also welcome. Admission is free, and donations for Bereaved Parents & Children Rhine-Main e.V. are appreciated.
Conclusion: An Evening for Important Decisions
The event connects medical expertise, personal life stories, and a respectful audience mood. Those wishing to inform themselves about organ donation without time pressure, clarify questions, and engage in conversation with others will find a fitting framework at this discussion evening. Experience the event in Mainz and take impulses for discussions with family and friends.
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