The boy who campaigned for organ donation just got his own new heart – talk about leading by example.
Boy behind Northern Ireland's organ donation law receives heart transplant after eight-year wait
Dáithí Mac Gabhann, the 11-year-old who helped change Northern Ireland's organ donation law to an opt-out system, received a heart transplant after an eight-year wait. His campaign, inspired by his own need, has saved countless lives. He is now recovering.
Source: Boy behind Northern Ireland's organ donation law receives heart transplant after eight-year wait — r/UpliftingNews
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