An 11-Year-Old Girl Who Dreamed of Becoming a Flight Attendant Saves Four Lives Through Organ Donation [Warm Stories]

[The Financial News] An 11-year-old girl who dreamed of becoming a flight attendant became a star in the sky after giving new life to four people through organ donation after brain death.
According to the Korea Organ Donation Agency on the 23rd, Kim Haeum (11) saved four lives by donating her lungs, liver, and both kidneys at Soonchunhyang University Hospital Cheonan on the 7th of last month before passing away.
Last August, Haeum complained of a headache while sleeping, and as her symptoms persisted, she was taken to the hospital.
After being diagnosed with meningitis, Haeum never regained consciousness despite the medical team's best efforts and was ultimately declared brain dead.
Her family prayed for her recovery, but as her condition worsened and doctors explained that recovery was unlikely, they began to consider organ donation.
The family felt that Haeum, who loved people and always enjoyed helping others, would have wanted to give the gift of life to others as her final act in this world. They also thought that knowing the recipients would regain their health would bring them comfort, so they agreed to organ donation after brain death.
Born on Christmas Eve in Cheonan, Chungnam, as the youngest of one son and one daughter, Haeum was a loving child who often said 'I love you.'
Haeum was bright and energetic, loved dancing in front of people, and dreamed of becoming a flight attendant so she could travel to many countries by plane.
Her mother, Ms. Yang Areum, shared a final message: "Haeum, are you doing well? I'm so sorry I had to let you go first. In heaven, I hope you do everything you want and feel at ease. I will cherish the warmth you gave me and live well. Let's definitely meet again and be together for a long, long time. I miss you so much and I love you."

newssu@fnnews.com Kim Su-yeon Reporter