'Sometimes it is very surreal, sometimes it hits me' - Young woman died suddenly at 21 but her choice saved lives
The family of an organ donor who has given the gift of life - and sight - to others have spoken of their immense pride as they accepted an honour on her behalf. Maham Majeed died suddenly aged just 21 in May, 2021, but her liver, kidneys and her corneas were all donated after her death.
Statistics show more than 4,000 people donated their organs after death in 2019, 2020 and 2021, leading to around 10,000 patients' lives being saved or transformed over the three years. "When you have no life but healthy organs, why not donate them? I don't think it is any problem in the Muslim religion, the most important thing is life, and saving a life - there is nothing bigger. Saving lives is more important then burying healthy organs.
"It's important people are aware that saving lives is the most important thing you can do. Your loved one is gone but their organs can save lives, and it's comforting. When the soul has gone, a body is just a body. What better thing can there be than saving lives?" The law around organ donation has changed to an opt out system, but families will always be consulted.
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