HI, I'm not sure how long it can be stored. My uncle donated a sample back in 2006. He is now deceased. I spoke with FTDNA and they inferred that his sample could still be used. You may want to give them a call. Linda -----Original Message----- From: Madaline Preston Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 2:10 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [VA-ROOTS] DNA Is there a way/location to leave your DNA for the future.....much like you do for sperm and embryos? I'd like for it to be available when science has progressed to a place when all these females in my lines will no longer hinder things AND at a time when my children decide to take some interest in our family history. As old as they are, their eyes still glaze over at the mention of their past. It is always an "oh there goes mother again" moment when the subject of who begat whom comes up. (Also when the testing becomes routine enough to be more affordable.) Wishful thinking??? M. Preston To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4906 - Release Date: 03/31/12 ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2114/4906 - Release Date: 03/31/12 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html