98-year-old WWII veteran Orville Allen became the oldest US organ donor, donating his liver to a 72-year-old woman.
98-year-old Orville Allen, a WWII and Korean War veteran and longtime educator in rural southeastern Missouri, made history as the oldest US organ donor, with his liver successfully transplanted to a 72-year-old woman. His family consented to the donation after hospital staff presented the option, turning a sad loss into a positive act. This marks an increasing trend of considering organ donations from older adults, with 12% of deceased organ donors aged 65 or older in the first four months of this year.
June 12, 2024
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