Gilad Veturi, 16, died after collapsing at the finish line of a 60 meter sprint, donated his organs to save the lives of 6 people & aid others see again.
Nine organs were donated on Sunday by the family of Gilad Veturi, a 16-year-old student at Ilan Ramon High School in Hod Hasharon, after he collapsed and during running practice and died two days later.
Surgeons preparing organ transplant (illustrative) – Photo: Michael Ainsworth/Dallas Morning News/MCT
His lifesaving organs were transplanted into six patients, while his corneas were saved for transplant at a later date.
The teenager, who collapsed Thursday at the finish line of a 60-meter sprint, was known to be an excellent athlete who was in good health. Continue Reading »