Youngest AZ Shooting Victim‘s Organs Save Boston Child’s Life
- Posted on January 16, 2011 at 11:15am by
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Christina Taylor Green
BOSTON (AP/The Blaze) — The father of the youngest victim of the Arizona massacre says some of her organs have been donated to a young girl in the Boston area.
John Green tells The Boston Globe in Sunday’s edition that he received a phone call about the transplant, but says he doesn’t know any other details about the donation.
He says the call “really lifted” his spirit and says he and his wife are proud parents once again of their daughter, “who has done another amazing thing.”
Nine-year-old Christina Taylor Green was born Sept. 11, 2001. She had just been elected to her Tucson school’s student council, which is why she went to see Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
“Some of Christina’s organs went to a little girl in Boston,” her father, John, said Friday. “It was very poignant to find out. That’s what Christina was all about.” There have been no details on the identity of the child saved or the nature of her illness, but John Green said he looked forward to meeting the recipient one day.
“I’d give her a big hug,” he said. “It’s a blessing.”
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Billsocal
Posted on January 19, 2011 at 4:18pmThe Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Phillies and Dodgers need to honor this little girl by wearing her initials on their uniforms this year. The Yankees, Mets, and Phillies because her grandfather managed all three teams. The Dodgers because her father is a scout for the team. The Red Sox because of what her family did by donating her organs to the little girl.
Report Post »bonnie potts
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:18pmyou have to believe that there is aPURPOSE for everything that happens in life. i am not very religious but i do believe in goodness and doing the right thing. it is so very sad and so v ery happy at the same time.
Report Post »Catelynn
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:55amWhenever you hear such great endings to stories as tragic as this little girls, it really opens the eyes to your heart. To know that God worked through this family. I pray their hearts heal quickly.
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:50amShe lives on.
Report Post »raisingkains
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:22am“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.” Genesis 50:20 …. What an amazing family. My family has also been blessed by organ donation. Praying for them all. What an inspiration in the face of such tragedy.
Report Post »justice
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 5:43amThis little girl could have been our next George Washington. I hope her parents Well Wishes that strength will get then through. God Bless you with your healing.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:08amChristina’s short time on this Earth was a gift for all of us. Her death was truly an accident, because the crazy guy was just randomly shooting, not really targeting her.
It’s amazing that her parents released her organs to keep another child from dying. God bless Christina and her parents. It amazes me that there are such wonderful people in the World.
Report Post »john.honeycutt1
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 8:54pmI still call bulls!#T
Report Post »Neil Mariner
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 8:18pmI never felt so humbled in all my life. I don’t care what they say about the United States of America. we still have the greatest people in the world. That little girl deserves a prominent place in our society. She is a true symbol of life. From her birth to her death and now after.
Report Post »Lion420
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 6:43pmThank God…with all the ugliness in the news lately, we get this gift.
Report Post »mikemanners11
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 6:43pmOnce the Dollar collapses and our economy goes sought we will ALL wish we would have been shot that day.
Massive layoffs, food shortages, no utilities, no gasoline, mass homelessness, no access to health care, and worst of all – NO STARBUCKS!!
sing it out
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 8:56pmLook, there’s no call for that right now. Save it for another post.
Report Post »This family is amazing. Days after losing their little girl, they save another family from the same pain. God bless them.
mikemanners11
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:26amYeah. Keep sticking your head in the sand…..that will solve the problem.
Don’t you GET IT pinhead? WE are ALL under the gun!!!
Report Post »goatkid
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:44am@mikemanners11
Report Post »why can’t you just leave it alone? These people have made something good come out of the worst thing that could have ever happend to them. Find somewhere else to post your critisism. I for one will not ever wish that me and my children were shot. Try to find the good in your daily life. It’s not hard if you try. If those parents can, then we all can.
JROCCOD
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 6:28pmValor, Compassion,and Decency won the day. No surprise though, this is the United States of America. And now we have our very own Angel. God hold her and keep her.
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 5:48pmGOD BLESS them another difficult decision.Compassion and love won over.So many miracles are coming thru and that’s what is so important.
Report Post »lindyindy46
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 5:46pmWhat an incredible gift in the midst of all the pain and suffering this family has been through. They are indeed remarkable! I pray that they will always feel God‘s love and His presence in all the day’s ahead.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 4:59pmOh…. God Bless these people! The miracle of life from such tragedy.
Report Post »wash1776
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 4:28pmIt is so sad to see this young child killed in this awful tragedy. It had to be a very difficult decision for those parents. My heart goes out to them and hope that God will be with them and help them to heal soon. GOD BLESS ALL OF THE FAMILIES, LOVED ONES, AND FRIENDS OF THE ONES WHO WERE INJURED OR KILLED!
Report Post »TexOkie
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 3:23pmGod knows that if there is any good to come from this young girls death and this tragedy, this is it.
Report Post »Refounderparty
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 3:05pmThat is wonderful. Everytime I hear about their family I get choked up.
Report Post »Seaduck123
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 2:31pmThis inspiring act challenges all of us to be more loving, caring and concerned about one another. My thoughts and prayers are with Christina and her family and with the little girl and her family. God Bless all of you.
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 2:07pmI forget who said something like “You can find some thing good out of any tragedy.”
Report Post »I only wish anti-rejection drugs weren’t so damned expensive.
Workforit
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 2:06pmThis just made my day! The integrity of this family is beyond should be noted by all.
Report Post »Workforit
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 3:18pmBeyond “Heroic”… Sorry… this story just choked me up.
Report Post »angelcat
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 1:44pmWhat a fitting tribute to a wonderful little gir. I’m sure Christina is delighted that her organs have helped save another child. Her parents have shown themselves to be wonderful people who I hope will take some bit of comfort in the fact that even in death their much-loved daughter is doing good.
Report Post »RECOVERING-LIBERAL-IN-WOODSIDE-CA
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 1:33pmThe little girl’s family is so unselfish and forgiving. We might all learn something from this.
Report Post »Cemoto78
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 1:58pmYour right, this family is a real class act.
Report Post »timber wolf
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 2:22pm@recovering,
Report Post »So true, God bless the Green family.
snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 2:48pmEven in the hell of tragedy (and for the loss of a child that is exactly what it should be called), they still manage to find compassion for others in need. My prayers unto the Almighty for the family and to the one helped by the organ transplant as well.
May the Almighty bring peace, comfort, and healing to the families of both.
Report Post »wodiej
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 3:54pmAmen to that.
Report Post »APatriotFirst
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 1:31pmOrgon donation is good
Report Post »Xcori8r
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 2:48pmGood gets the last laugh over evil.
Report Post »treshall
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 5:07pmThis is really beautiful, so see triumph come from tragedy, and I am so impressed with Christina’s parents. They have demonstrated true selflessness in giving life to another child. May God bless both of these families.
Report Post »Sam I am
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 6:49pmThis family probably qualifies for sainthood.
I realize I’m not that good.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on January 16, 2011 at 6:50pmI automatically teared up when I read this over on Fox…such brave parents…Christina and her parents have really been in my thoughts and prayers…I am relieved that it is a christian family…your faith is something you have in times like these…I pray that they have strong people around them to get them through this…God Bless both of them and their son…
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:49amBE INSPIRED: sign to be an organ donor on the back of your driver’s license. (Not an order, just an idea :)
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 11:04amThis is turly a good and wonderful thing the parents of Christina have done……………………
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