Three strangers have received the gift of life from a heartbroken father as he decided to give the organs of his 2-year-old son.
Corporan King died after his mother left him and his siblings alone in their Washington Heights apartment when a fire started.
Grieving Father Donates Son's Organs
According to the authorities, King was removed from life support on March 25.
The toddler's father claimed that it was a tough decision to donate his son's tiny organs.
Leonard Chan, the President and CEO of LiveOnNy, said, "King saved the lives of 3 people, ranging from an infant to 55 years old, residing both in and outside of New York State who needed heart, liver, and kidney transplants, giving them a second chance at life."
The NYPD reported that at around 10:54 pm, an apartment at 206 Audubon Ave. in Washington Heights caught fire on March 20.
In addition to burns, a 1-year-old kid also suffered from smoke inhalation from his 2-year-old son. According to the authorities, the cause of the fire is unknown.
The authorities said the 2-year-old child spent more than a week in severe condition in the hospital. The police claimed that the 1-year-old boy's condition remained critical as of Monday.
Several sources reported that the mother, 23-year-old Skilyn Maldonado, left the house to get cigarettes right before the fire broke out. Sources claimed that the 8-year-old sister of the boys reported to the police that she was left home by herself with her siblings.
Maldonado was previously accused of putting a child's well-being in danger. It was unclear if she would be charged in the death.
The toddler's father was reportedly investigated and found not guilty. As of Monday morning, a GoFundMe for the family has collected more than $13,000.
The post said they are rallying to support them during this unimaginably difficult time as a tight-knit community.
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Deceased Son's Organs Save Four Lives
In the center of Haryana's Kaithal region, a family transformed their sorrow into a source of hope for others, bringing them comfort amid sadness. Manoj, the father of the late Sahil, 20, made a brave choice that demonstrated the strength of compassion even amid severe grief.
On March 10, a sad incident ended Sahil's promising journey, leaving his family devastated. Following the incident, Sahil was admitted to a local hospital on the same day and sent to PGIMER on March 10.
Despite efforts to stabilize his condition, he passed away from a severe head injury on March 13.
Following a thorough assessment by the PGIMER medical staff, Sahil's brain death was determined the same day. Sahil's father showed incredible bravery and selflessness during this difficult time by agreeing to donate all of his son's organs and tissues.
Manoj said, "It's something no family should have to go through."
He continued that they said yes to Organ Donation, knowing that his son's organs will continue to beat, see, and offer a new chance at life to others brings some solace. They hoped his generosity legacy would inspire others to consider organ donation.
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