Betty

Owen was never one to bring much attention to himself, but as his shattered mom, I want it to be known that Owen, at the age of 17, saved **5** lives by donating his organs after his passing. Months prior to his death last week, when he received his driver's license, Owen made the selfless decision to register as an organ donor. Following his passing, six of his organs were donated to save the lives of five people ranging in age from their 30s to 60s. After the transplants, one of the doctors told my husband that Owen's heart was remarkably strong—measuring "two and a half times stronger than the typical heart". Owen’s incredible final gift extended the lives of five strangers, potentially by decades! I share this info, not only as a proud mom but with the hope that Owen’s story will encourage other young people- especially young and healthy athletes, to register as organ donors. Owen was a true gift in life, and he left this world a HERO by providing the gift of life to 5 others. In the coming weeks, I will continue to share Owen’s story to raise awareness, with the goal of increasing organ donor registration rates among young people. Stay tuned… Owen, I love you, I miss you terribly, and I will not let your death be in vain! ❤️ gofund.me/1c860bfa8 #doitforOC #allforOC #organdonation #donatelife @newenglanddonorservices @owencoyne2027 @donatelifeamerica facebook.com/share/v/1CvDvx…