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Friday, April 27, 2012

From tragedy to triumph: The loss of a son saved the lives of 7 people

WXYZ ABC Action News
(WXYZ) - A mother who lost her son in a horrible car accident donated his organs and it saved 7 people’s lives.

Tim Parker was a wonderful son, friend and athlete. Lynn Parker says Tim was a very generous person and had planned to sign up to donate his organs but the family’s internet was down the day of his car accident.

His tissue has enhanced the lives of 150 people who suffered with torn ACL’s and tendons.

Read more - VIDEO: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/from-tragedy-to-triumph-a-womans-son-died-in-a-tragic-car-crash-but-his-organs-saved-7-lives#ixzz1tFbofUU6

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