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Local woman highlights importance of organ donation
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Kay Laughlin lost her son in 2005. She chose to have his organs donated, and those organs saved the lives of seven people.
and last updated 2020-12-10 09:57:26-05
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Kay Laughlin lost her son in 2005. While he was on life support, Laughlin said she didnât want her sonâs organs to be donated.
âEverything happened so quick, I said no. No, no, no, no,â she said.
However, after conferring with her oldest son, Shawn, she decided to have his organâs donated upon his passing.
Her sonâs organs went to save seven people, she met one of those people in 2016. Hearing from the man whose life was saved thanks to her son opened her eyes more to the impact her decision made.