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Friday, May 4, 2012

West Fargo family turns tragedy into gift of life for Utah girl

WDAY 6, News | Kevin Wallevand
West Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - On the last day of school in May at West Fargo’s South Elementary - just as students go home for the summer - more than 600 balloons will be released in memory of a little boy who has left behind an incredible legacy.

On the last day of school in May at West Fargo’s South Elementary - just as students go home for the summer - more than 600 balloons will be released in memory of a little boy who has left behind an incredible legacy.

It was last June, his last day of school, that 7 year-old Mikey Fetzer was killed in a car-pedestrian accident near his home in West Fargo. In all their despair, his family made a decision to donate his organs, and just days ago, Mikey's family was able to hear his heart again.

It hasn't been an easy year without Mikey.

Bobbi Fetzer – Mikey’s Mom: “It is very hard to get up every morning.”

Gone is that incredible smile. That funny, sweet 7 year-old who, hours after he died in a tragic car accident, would begin an amazing chain of events that would save and change the lives of families from coast to coast, including a little girl named Mia, a beautiful 12 year-old from Utah who is alive because Mikey's heart saved her.

Read more - VIDEO: http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/63083/

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