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Israel: Fallen Soldier's Organ Recipient Meets Donor's Family

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Petah Tikva, Israel - May 2, 2024

On May 2nd, an emotional meeting took place at Ward C in the Schneider Children's Center for General Pediatric Surgery. It was a gathering between the family of Staff Sergeant Dor Zimel, may his memory be a blessing, who tragically lost his life to a Hezbollah anti-tank missile, and the family of Lielle Avi, an 8-month-old girl who received his liver.

Lielle, diagnosed with a severe liver disease since birth, was in urgent need of a life-saving transplant. Following Dor's untimely passing, the family received the news that his organs were donated to save Lielle's life, thanks to the Zimel family's decision to donate his organs and give life to others.

Lielle's extended family awaited the Zimel family with flowers and gifts, with every member, including little Lielle, dressed in shirts bearing the image of the late Dor alongside Lielle's picture, with the caption: "You were a hero, and you will remain one. Thank you."

In the emotional encounter, Sharon, Dor's mother, presented a small lion doll to Lielle's family, saying, "We brought Lielle this lion so that our Dor will always watch over her, strong as a lion."

Avi, Lielle's father, addressed Dor's parents, saying, "Your Dor continues to live through our Lielle. Forever you will be an inseparable part of our family. I have no words to thank you. My daughter was born anew thanks to your son."

Dr. Yael Moser-Glazberg, Director of the Liver Transplant Unit, addressed the Zimel family, saying, "Thank you for giving this sweet baby a chance at life. It is an indescribable nobility of soul. We share in your profound grief and thank you on behalf of the hospital for the greatness of spirit to save lives in such a difficult moment. I wish both families full health and good news for all."

The Schneider Children's Center for Pediatric Surgery is the leading hospital performing the majority of pediatric organ transplants in Israel. Since its establishment, over 700 heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplants have been performed on infants, children, and adolescents, with success rates comparable to the best medical centers in the world.

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