About Southern Legacy of Life
Honoring Donors. Supporting Families.
Saving and Healing Lives Across Arkansas.
Southern Legacy of Life (SLL) is Arkansas’s federally designated organ and tissue recovery organization. Every day, we work to ensure that every donor’s gift is honored with dignity, that families receive compassionate support, and that recipients across the state are given a second chance at life.
Who We Are
Southern Legacy of Life is dedicated to maximizing the gift of organ, eye, and tissue donation for the benefit of Arkansans. Our work brings together medical professionals, donor families, recipients, community partners, and advocates to ensure the donation process is handled with the highest level of care, compassion, and expertise.
With decades of service across Arkansas and the Delta region, we strive to advance donation awareness, educate communities, and build a culture of hope that honors every individual who chooses to give life through donation.
Mark Tudor
CEO & Donor Father
How We Serve Arkansas
Every donation begins with a moment of compassion and a coordinated effort from skilled professionals across the state.
SLL works 24/7 with hospitals, physicians, medical examiners, funeral service providers, and state agencies to ensure that each donor’s gift is safely and skillfully matched with patients in need. From initial referral to final recovery, we guide donor families with respect and support.
Key areas of our work include:
- Supporting donor families throughout the donation process
- Coordinating organ, eye, and tissue recovery
- Educating communities and healthcare professionals
- Strengthening partnerships with hospitals and first responders
- Advocating for increased donation registration statewide
Meet the Leaders
Southern Legacy of Life
Leadership Team
Our leadership team drives the mission of
Southern Legacy of Life with expertise,
integrity, and a deep commitment to donor
families and communities across Arkansas.
Board of Directors &
Advisory Council
A dedicated group of professionals and
community leaders providing strategic
guidance, oversight, and advocacy to advance
donation and support families statewide.
Our Donation Service Areas
Southern Legacy of Life serves hospitals, communities, coroners, first responders, and families across 64 of Arkansas’s 75 counties.
Our DSA spans diverse regions of the state, from major hospital systems to rural communities, and our team works closely with medical partners of all sizes to ensure that every donation opportunity is fulfilled with precision, care, and respect.
Our Commitment to Arkansas
Southern Legacy of Life is proudly rooted in the communities we serve. We honor the heritage, diversity, and resilience of Arkansas families. We work tirelessly to ensure the gift of life reaches those who need it most.
