Family who lost 3-year-old saves others
WIVB | Ed Dranch
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - The family of a 3-year-old Buffalo boy made a brave decision after he was tragically killed in a fire at his east side home. Malachi Watkins' organs will be donated and potentially save up to five other children.
Malachi and his mother, 23-year-old Laqueisha Watkins, were killed in the fire.
His grandmother, Prophetess Cherise Shabazz said, "The family is really trying hard to work together, and you know just pull through this, because who would expect this?"
A growing memorial now sits outside the home where the boy and his mother were killed last Friday. Malachi's kidneys and intestines have been donated through UNYTS, a service that matches donors and recipients. His family says it's a way his life can go on through others.
MORE | You can use this form to join the UNYTS Donor Registry
UNYTS Vice President of Organ Services Kevin Gramlich said, "People generally feel more willing to give organs of their children because they want that legacy to live on."
Malachi and his mother, 23-year-old Laqueisha Watkins, were killed in the fire.
His grandmother, Prophetess Cherise Shabazz said, "The family is really trying hard to work together, and you know just pull through this, because who would expect this?"
A growing memorial now sits outside the home where the boy and his mother were killed last Friday. Malachi's kidneys and intestines have been donated through UNYTS, a service that matches donors and recipients. His family says it's a way his life can go on through others.
MORE | You can use this form to join the UNYTS Donor Registry
UNYTS Vice President of Organ Services Kevin Gramlich said, "People generally feel more willing to give organs of their children because they want that legacy to live on."
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