Tissue: Uses and Story

Adapted from MTF Biologics

Turia Pitt, a former model, fitness enthusiast and mining engineer, was caught in a brush fire in the Australian outback while competing in a 100 km ultramarathon in 2011. The 24 year old was helicoptered out of the remote desert, barely alive, with horrific burns to 65% of her body. Unable to find the donated skin needed to save her life in Australia, her doctors turned to the United States, where MTF Biologics provided Turia with the lifesaving gift of skin. Today, Turia’s indomitable spirit and passion inspires people around the world, and she is a motivational speaker, endurance athlete and mother.

MTN is proud to support and partner with our tissue/eye partners in providing lifesaving and life-enhancing gifts as we honor our donor heroes.

Thank you for calling MTN within 60 minutes of asystole for ALL deaths, regardless of age, circumstance (e.g., COVID-19, cancer, etc.), coroner/medical examiner involvement, previous imminent referral, etc. Your timely communication preserves donation options for patients, families and those awaiting a lifesaving or life-enhancing gift.