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12 stories that touched the heart in 2015

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-12-04 08:57

Eleven-year-old donates organs to save six people

Yating was suffering from myasthenia since last summer and had been in a coma for 57 days due to a cerebral injury. After her parents were told by doctors that it was almost impossible for the 11-year-old to wake up again, they decided to donate the girl's heart, kidneys, liver and corneas in a bid to help those in need. Doctors stood in silence and paid tribute to the girl's remains before the operation. Her organs will reportedly save six people.

12 stories that touched the heart in 2015

A doctor examines the girl for the last time before the operation at Wujing Hospital in Beijing, Nov 9, 2015. [Photo/IC]

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