“Toby dying wasn’t a waste.”
This man was saved by a teenager who had chosen to donate his organs before dying in a tragic accident.
Martin Strang had an emotional meeting with the boy’s parents and told them “I’ve got a bit of him in me”.
@NHSOrganDonor | @strang_martin
Three years ago exactly to the minute that I walked into theatre @LeedsHospitals to receive the gift of life in an 8hr surgery. A liver from an unknown hero donor that saved my life. Thank you to all that heave helped me on this journey.
Carter Cookson was only born on boxing day but is already fighting for his life. He had three cardiac arrests in one day and needs a new heart. His parents, Sarah and Chris, lost their last son Charlie to a medical condition when he was just 2.
Without my donor I wouldn’t be alive to celebrate my wonderful dad’s 90th Birthday today.
All those who donate & their courageous families who agree enable precious memories likes these to be made.Thank you to my angel.
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"Without organ donation this little boy wouldn't have survived. He had less than 2 weeks to live. Forever grateful to our donor and forever in our hearts every day. He is now nearly 5 years post transplant." #YesIDonate