Organ donor stories

Hear from the families of some inspiring people who donated their organs and tissue.

Keira's story

Keira was a loving and caring young girl who sadly passed away after a road traffic accident in the summer of 2017.

Bharat's story

Bharat's wife and two sons agreed to organ donation because they felt helping others was part of his nature, and in line with his beliefs and faith system as a Hindu.

Kurran's story

Kurran helped to save four lives when he died and his mum supported his decision to become an organ donor.

Karen and Mark's story

When Karen's husband Mark died suddenly from a spontaneous, catastrophic brain bleed, she agreed to support his decision to become an organ donor.

William's story

Although William had not recorded an organ donation decision, his family felt he would have wanted to help others.

Aari's story

For parents Jay and Sina, donating their son’s organs was an instant decision, and Aari donated seven of his organs and saved the lives of two other children.

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