Family of teen organ donor will meet boy who received his heart

The family of a 13-year-old organ donor will meet the boy who received his heart and turned a tragedy into hope for both families. On January 5th, 2020, Jack Martin died by suicide. A year before the loss, Martin made a video with his sister, talking about his love for his mom, Liz Martin. “How do you feel about your mom?" his sister asked. "I like cuddling with her," he responded. At the time of his death, his parents, Liz and Paul Martin, invited Heather Leigh into their home to share his story. “How do I go from a conversation to one of the most devastating moments of my life," Liz asked in 2020. A few days after the tragedy, Jack gave life to 6 other people - 7 of his organs were donated, and a 6-month-old baby in Georgia was one of the recipients. But, it’s a boy in Virginia that received the ultimate gift, Jack’s heart. At the end of 2020, something remarkable came in the mail-a letter from that boy’s mom, Cheri Snyder.

[@chillout9808]

My son was 18 when he was killed, he saved 5 people with his organs, this is wonderful

[@aeterna.somnia]

I'm so sorry for your loss 💔 your son made an amazing decision and changed their lives forever, in the best way possible 💜

[@kathyleighton9091]

So sad that at 12 years old he felt he had no other options.

[@RikAindow]

Im sorry for the loss felt by Jack's damily but allowing his body to be used to save others is an amazing act. Thanks. ❤

[@elizabethkates670]

I think it is a wonderful idea for the donors families and the recipients to meet each other. If I was in their position I would want to meet them. I think it would help everyone involved. Bless you all.

[@abdula8612]

Something make me cry 😢.

[@BJW6643]

May he rest in peace so gewatful for what he has done ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@amulyabapatla]

Wishing quietly.

[@tuhinahamed3579]

I want donet my heart

[@politetiggys]

ow can rhey meet him if he's go his heart? ❤️ na habla engles
If need a ❤️ transplant, then probably should be dead. -her husband e2
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[@littlereptilian7580]

Suicide? A child ?? Hmmmmm

[@JacobMcDonald-fk1ei]

Yes likely an od

[@RikAindow]

Sadly it happens.

[@johnhardwick8771]

In 1960 my neighbours son committed suicide, we were the same age, we were 13.

[@Gubio-qc2fn]

​@@johnhardwick8771RIP..⚘

[@Patricia-gz3nw]

😢 so sad