MY COMMUNITY
The gift of life In the spring, the law around organ donation in England is changing. Sarah Whyte found out about one mother’s pride in her son’s decision
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registered for his driving license. rom spring 2020, all adults in England Pragna said “Organ donation wasn’t something we will be considered to have agreed to be knew much about, so we discussed it at length and we an organ and tissue donor when they die agreed that as he felt strong about organ donation he unless they have recorded a decision would remain on the register.” not to donate or are part of an Tragically, Kurran was involved in a car accident and excluded group. died at the very young age of 19. At a very difficult time, Someone dies every day in the UK because not enough his mum Pragna and family respected his decision to organs are available. There is a particular need donate his organs. for more black and Asian donors, who “Just as I his mother, family and friends can be the best match for patients of are very proud of Kurran, he too would the same ethnicity. be happy and proud that we were able Most people support organ to fulfil his wishes. He was a giver donation in principle but not and it is something that he truly everyone tells their family their wanted to do.” about their decision to join the “In Kurrans passing he gave four NHS Organ Donor Register. Wembley resident Pragna families the most precious gift Mehta-Patel knew that her son anyone can give, life! He also donated Kurran (Kayy) wanted to donate his stem cells, which will continue to his organs should the worst help many more people. If more people Kayy and Pragna happen. He recorded his decision to register and donate, more people have become an Organ Donor when he chances of a better life and even survival.”
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YOUR BRENT | SPRING 2020