BBC Online – Max and Keira’s Law: Mum ‘blown away’ by organ transplant legacy
Published on www.bbc.co.uk – 20th May 2020
The mother of a girl who helped inspire a new law making all adults in England potential organ donors has said she is “blown away” by her daughter’s legacy.
Max and Keira’s Law, which comes into effect from Wednesday, means consent will be presumed with people having to opt out if they wish not to be a donor.
It was named after Keira Ball, who died aged nine in 2017, and Max Johnson, now aged 12, who was saved by her heart.
Keira’s mum Loanna, from Devon, said it meant her daughter would outlive her.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live’s Emma Barnett Show, Mrs Ball said: “Kiera was just such a special child and what she’s done is just incredible.
“We’re blown away and she inspires me every single day.
“Now with Max and Keira’s law coming into place, she’s going to outlive us,” she said.
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