Government ministers argue the change in the rules in England could save up to 700 lives a year by increasing the number of organs available.Keira Ball, from Devon, was nine when she was involved in a car accident with her mum and brother.Her father Joe was approached by the organ donor consent team after doctors in Bristol confirmed they could not save her life.
Keira's organs were used to save four lives, among them Max Johnson, then also aged nine, who received her heart.At the time of Keira's accident, Max was in hospital in Newcastle with heart failure following a viral infection.He was being kept alive with a mechanical pump. The operation was a success and Max, now 11, is doing well, although the anti-rejection drugs he must take every day sometimes make him quite poorly.
Coming up to my one year Transplantaversary. Still don’t know who my hero was other than it was a man in his 50’s. Whoever he was, I think about him everyday notallheroeswearcloaks
LewisCapaldi Christ!! Brought a tear to my eye, such a tragic story but remarkable little girl, such a brave wee boy also!
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LLTGL Oh ! What a heart wrenching story 💜 Kudos to parents. It’s good decision to bring new law Opt In. Whole world should start thinking in same direction & take all the efforts to make aware & convince people for Organ Donation.💐
Clayfiish Amazing parents. At the worst time of their life still able to think of others.
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Katie383980 God bless the little angel the poor poor family breaks my heart 💓
OMG, what a beautiful story. As a parent, I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for Keira’s family to lose her. Their willingness to consider and do what many people won’t do is the most selfless act of love. I am a registered organ donor and I encourage the discussion
Heart touching story 😍
This is miraculous, Jesus died for us and Keira died for Max, congratulations doctors
Your baby has given others the chance of life. My heart goes out to you for the loss of your beautiful girl. She truly is a little heroine. What can be more heroic than saving a life 💕
What a wonderful gift of life. 💕💕
BBCPolitics Heart warming story.
And that's how it should be, you don't take the organs with you when you die so give them to someone who needs them
BBCPolitics Don’t forget you can all do amazing things whilst fit and healthy by donating blood. It’s painless and you feel really good about yourself for the next few days.
Well, that's me done in. What amazing people.
This was truely lovely to see. ☘️☘️☘️☘️
BBCPolitics What a wonderful example of humankind this is 2 amazing children & there families show enormous courage in the face of such adversity. God Bless you all.
I believe the OrganDonourLawChange is a positive move that will benefit society.
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NHSOrganDonor Your daughter gave others the chance to live... What a beautiful, precious gift, to give others life... Remarkable young girl.. Brave, strong parents. Love & strength to you x
How long before a doctor gives up saving someone because they need an organ donation for a wealthy client ?
A presumption of consent is a dangerous road.
An angel gives away such a beautiful gift to another RIP little hero
OneLewisONeill And so it should be I am an organ donor person myself and have given consent if something happens someone else can be helped I hope more are encouraged to sign up
Heartbreaking, beyond belief heartbreaking for the parents of Keira, a situation I could not comprehend. Such a beautiful little girl. Lovely to see young max being able to live his life, so so so sad but so wonderful at the same time. God bless both families.
Don’t agree that the family can still refuse the organ donation. If you are on the list it should stand.
Out of tragedy comes some joy selfless act's do great things
The most touching, beautiful and humbling human story - such courage to endure so much- utterly joyous but heart breakingly poignant
I have my Donor Card.
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That’s nice it shows appreciation
That mice it shows appreciation
Tearing up watching this... I’m here for this ✌🏾
Wonderful. The courage is simply inspirational💯
Sorry, but after hearing what happened to the remains of Alistair Cooke, I went to my local DMV and had 'Donor: Yes' removed from my license.
she is a hero, indeed!
Such brave people with such sadness in their eyes.
This should have been done years ago. I a
DavidWilletts3 So, would she still be a hero if her organs were harvested involuntarily by State decree
CrimeGirI Great story and great news on the donor law
Presumes?
Moving and amazing. Great credit to Keira’s parents, their daughter literally gave new life to four others as she went.
Oh god... tearing up watching this, how amazing... such a beautiful story and one I truly hope resonates... Iamanorgandonor maxandkeiraslaw
A wonderful story of courage and love.
I challenge anyone to watch that and not cry. What an amazing young lad and also amazing parents of both children. I’m on the donor list. Let’s hope more people get themselves on it too xxx
Your daughter Keira is a hero ♥️ I’m so sorry for your loss
Very powerful stuff Max is right Keira is a hero
We need to do this here, in the U.S. There is no logical reason not to that I can think of. TheDemocrats GOP
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Max and Keira's organ law set to passUnder it, people in England will be presumed to consent to organ donation unless they opt out. So now the state will be able to hack people's bodies parts out, without even having the people's consent, what a dreadful society. If Christopher Chope objects to this I will personally kick him square in the balls. This is the right move. Dead, our organs are of no use to us, but they can help sustain life for others. If you want to be selfish - opt out.
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Max and Keira's Law to help patients waiting for organ donation within daysEXCLUSIVE: Experts believe the new Mirror-backed 'opt-out' legislation will save hundreds of lives each year and will stand as a historic moment MAXS LAW the procurement of organ donors, has seen the harvesting from many innocent people whom have not got internet, been traumatised, or not got the mental faculties to opt out and innocent people who have died from COVID-19, their organs have been unwarrantedly source.
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