Record Year for Organ Donations in Crete as 62-Year-Old Man Becomes 15th Donor of 2024
A 62-year-old man from Heraklion became the 15th organ donor in Crete for 2024, a record year for organ donations in the region. After being hospitalized in the intensive care unit for several days, his family made the courageous decision to donate his kidneys, which were transported to Laiko General Hospital in Athens. This decision highlights the importance of organ donation and the potential to save lives even in the face of tragedy.