Rancho Bernardo organ donor to be honored in Rose Bowl Parade
and last updated 2021-01-01 00:17:07-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â The Rose Bowl Parade will feature a special honor for a Rancho Bernardo 2-year-old whose life was cut short.
Leia Parker died in a swimming accident in 2019. Following the tragic incident, her parents decided to donate her organs through the organization Lifesharing. Leia helped to save the lives of three people, donating her heart, liver, and kidneys, and her corneas gave sight to two women through the donation.
During the famed Rose Bowl Parade, Leia and 20 other organ donors will be honored for their help saving lives in a floral parade sculpture sponsored by Lifesharing. Though the parade will not be held live this year, it will be televised with special segments, including one for Leia.