Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives
Summary
An 18-year-old girl named Menna from Wales died after a cardiac arrest caused by an epileptic seizure. Before she died, she had decided to donate her heart and lungs, which saved two people’s lives.Key Facts
- Menna Owen died on March 1, 2025, after a cardiac arrest triggered by an epileptic seizure.
- She donated her heart and lungs, saving two people.
- Menna had previously told her parents she wanted to be an organ donor.
- Family consent for organ donation in the UK has dropped from 69% in 2020/21 to 57% in 2025/26.
- About 1.4 million people in Wales are registered organ donors.
- Currently, 348 people in Wales are waiting for an organ transplant.
- NHS data shows families support donation in 90% of cases when they know their relative wished to donate, but support drops below 50% when families are unaware.
- NHS experts urge people to register as organ donors and to talk to their families about their decision.
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