The organs of a young woman who struggled with mental health issues after being subjected to horrific sexual abuse have saved at least four lives. Shannon Hackling's life support was turned off on May 2 days after her mum, Tracey, found her barely breathing after an overdose and self-harm injuries.
Tracey said that she took some comfort in knowing her daughter, from Evesham, Worcestershire, "goes on" due to the organ donation. Shannon was found by her mum on April 27. On May 2, she died at Worcester's Royal Hospital.
Shannon hadn't signed up to the organ donation register, but staff at the hospital asked Tracey if she would give her consent for Shannon's organs to be donated. Tracey said yes, giving the gift of life to at least four other people.
