“IF our child cannot survive, we would love to donate her organs to finish her last will,” a father said.

He Jingwen, who just turned 11, was unfortunately sent to the ICU in Shenzhen Children’s Hospital for a brain tumor. Her parents, He and Tan, decided to donate their daughter’s cornea and body to bring brightness and hope for other people if she leaves the world.

According to the girl’s father, on Aug. 19 last year, his daughter was suddenly experiencing vomiting and aching limbs, and was diagnosed with malignant medulloblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer in children. “She could walk to finish the CT scan, but she never left the bed after the surgery,” added He.

Experiencing more than 30 sessions of radiotherapy and chemotherapy throughout the past half year in Shenzhen and Guangzhou, He Jingwen’s condition did not improve, and even developed symptoms, including shock and abnormal blood clotting.

“Mom and dad, can you donate my body when I depart?” He Jingwen said several times to He and his wife.

He Jingwen was a distinguished student in Yan’gang Primary School, and she actively participated in charity activities.

In the past, she frequently expressed her will to donate blood after seeing her father doing so. But sadly this time, she may not be a blood donor, but a cadaver donor to enlighten others. After careful but also stressful considerations, decision was made by He Jingwen’s parents to make the donation.

The girl’s father said that he didn’t expect this day. How he wishes his daughter will return to that pleasant and outgoing girl she once was.

Gao Min, coordinator with Shenzhen Red Cross, said that He Jingwen’s organs may not be donated due to the fact that cancer cells had spread throughout her body. However, cornea and body will be accepted. “We hope her cadaver will help advance scientific research, as well as benefit society at large,” said He. 

(Chen Siqi)