Turns out, the biggest organ donation wasn't from a body, but from a heart.

At Vermont’s Estey Organ Museum, many donations total $10. Then came one so big, it paid off the mortgage.

The Estey Organ Museum in Vermont, a small institution dedicated to preserving Estey organs, received an anonymous donation large enough to pay off its entire mortgage. The museum typically receives modest donations of around $10. This windfall ensures long-term financial stability and allows staff to focus on preservation.

Source: At Vermont’s Estey Organ Museum, many donations total $10. Then came one so big, it paid off the mortgage. — r/UpliftingNews

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