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How does organ donation work?
Organ donation allows a deceased person's organs to be transplanted into recipients who desperately need them. Stu had registered as an organ donor, meaning his liver and two kidneys were able to save three lives after his death. This selfless act highlights the profound impact organ donation has on others.
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