Parents of China doctor who died donate his organs enabling him to ‘save lives one last time’
Man rarely got time off to visit family, died in motorcycle accident while travelling to hometown
The parents of a young doctor who died in early August chose to donate his organs to allow him to “save lives one last time”, a decision that touched many on Chinese social media.
Luo Sizheng, a young surgeon at Hongji Hospital in southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality, died in a motorcycle accident on August 4 when he was travelling to visit his parents. He was 24 years old.
Luo’s mother, surnamed Ma, expressed her sorrow, noting that her son rarely had time off to visit family. When she and Luo’s father rushed to the hospital, they found him in a deep coma. Despite the rescue efforts, Luo unfortunately passed away later.
Ma said it felt like “the end of the world” when she learned that her son could not be saved.
Even amidst their profound grief, Ma and her husband, in Luo’s final moments, discovered the strength to make the selfless decision to donate their son’s organs.
“He was proud of his profession and thought he was truly helping people. We were proud of him, and the donations will be like he is saving lives for the last time,” said Ma.
