Eight-year-old Emily King received a double lung transplant, highlighting a 23% rise in U.S. organ donations.

Eight-year-old Emily King from Sanford, Maine, received her second double lung transplant in July, allowing her to enjoy a normal life. Maine and the U.S. have seen a 23% increase in organ donations from 2019 to 2024, due to better technology and earlier discussions with families. Despite this growth, about 100,000 people are still waiting for organ donations nationwide.

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