Multiple Organ Donations at Jeonnam National University Hospital... 11 People Find New Life

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Jin-hyung] “Since my mother passed away and my younger sibling has lived alone facing all kinds of hardships from a young age, I hope they build a happy family and live loved in heaven.”

Two men in their 50s and 60s who were declared brain dead gave the gift of new life to a total of 11 people before passing away to the afterlife.

According to Chonnam National University Hospital (Director Ahn Young-geun), Kim Seok-hee (57) collapsed due to a cerebral hemorrhage and was admitted to the emergency room on March 20. Kim received treatment in the intensive care unit and was declared brain dead on March 22. Through organ donation, he transplanted two kidneys, two corneas, a liver, and lungs to six patients.

Kim’s older brother, Hee-seong (59), said, “Our six siblings were scattered all over the country after our mother passed away when we were young. My younger sibling wandered nationwide due to beekeeping work and lived alone, lonely and struggling. I hope that after doing a good deed through organ donation, they can study as much as they wanted in heaven and live happily with a good family.”

Also, on the 13th, Shin Mo (65) donated a liver, two kidneys, and two corneas to five people before passing away.

Shin was seriously injured after falling while removing an old apartment insect screen during his work at a moving company last June. He was declared brain dead at Chonnam National University Hospital on April 13 while receiving treatment.

Shin’s son said, “I heard that my father wrote an organ donation pledge with fellow church members at the church he attended, and we honored his wish by donating. I hope my father’s choice helps many people.”

Director Ahn Young-geun of Chonnam National University Hospital said, “The reality is that the number of patients who die waiting for organ transplants increases every year, but because many people have made such beautiful choices, we must not lose hope. Chonnam National University Hospital performs the most kidney transplant surgeries in the Honam and Chungcheong regions and also performs many difficult ABO-incompatible liver transplants. We will support transplant patients with high-quality medical services.”

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