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Donating organs important

November 18, 2009

It’s tough to find something good in something so tragic, such as the death of a child. But Robert “Jake” and Diane Frick of Roaring Spring managed to do so — and in the process helped spread the word about organ donation. Their 17-year-old daughter, Gabrielle “Gabby,” died Friday at a Pittsburgh hospital after suffering unexpected heart failure several days earlier. As heart-breaking as Gabby’s death may be for those who knew and loved her, others may benefit because the Fricks agreed to have their daughter be an organ donor. “She was able to, through her passing, help some other families that were hurting who are able now to have a second chance at life. That’s probably the biggest thing she would have liked,” her dad told the Mirror. While others have donated organs before, the Frick family’s willingness to share their story in such a difficult time is important and sends a powerful message.

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