re: 8 yr. old boy receives first ever double hand transplant

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Props to the family who lost their child and were willing to donate his arms to Zion.


Same as I thought. First thing I noticed. As amazing as this story is, there's an even more tragic end hidden from view.
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The surgeon mentioned how difficult organ procurement was in general and that finding parents willing to donate the arms of their dead child (of an appropriate size) was extremely difficult.

This little boy has an incredible personality and attitude. I'm sure if the donor's parents had any reservations, they'd been gone after seeing this story.