remembering our

donor heroes

Gavin Cole

Organ Donor

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November 28, 2021

My Gavin decided at 18 to become an organ donor. When his accident happened we honored his decision. He lost his life on 11/28/21, and his donation surgery was on 12/02/21. Through donation, he saved 5 lives with 6 organs. I have a wonderful relationship with his heart recipient and his liver recipient. Gavin is our hero and a hero to many others in our community. He was a senior in high school preparing for his next adventure in life–college. Such a beautiful human!

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