‘I knew my son's heart was out there': why the families of organ donors would love a thank you
1 month ago - By The Guardian
Liz Houghton's son was 20 when he died, and his organs were donated to 12 people. She heard from two of them, but would love to have been in touch with more. Could a new initiative help relatives like her? Liz Houghton's son Will was living his best life when his world stopped. In 2016, the superfit 20-year-old was flying through the Hampshire countryside on his bicycle when he was knocked down by a car.He died of his injuries. At the Houghtons' house in Buckinghamshire, a tall and handsome Will smiles out of family portraits. The bright red racing bike he bought but never rode - it...
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