James Moorman
Organ Donor
/September 11, 2019
James lived his life full of passion, joy and a huge heart. He was a birthright Quaker in the Bellingham Friends Meeting where he learned the importance of being a good Friend, to take care of the environment and to take care of our environment and communities. He shadowed his siblings at 4-H meetings, helped his older brother Alex raise awareness and signatures to stop discrimination with “Let Damian Walk” in the spring of 2103 and got first place in his age group at the Nationals Traditional Archery Competition in 2018.
He was an SCA member and competed in Knock on Wood in the SCA.
He was a regular volunteer in his Faith community, helping to clean up Oak Flats State Park every spring from 2015 until his death in 2019. He stood up to bullies in school and in his community, despite (or because of) being a frequent target of bullies himself.
He gave his last gift less than a month after his 15th birthday: his organs.
He left behind his parents, his 2 older siblings, his twin nephews, his aunts, uncles and cousins who all loved him dearly and miss him daily. He also left behind a legacy of giving, a challenge to better understand autism and a world that didn’t fully appreciate the value of people who see the world differently.
Saying thank you
Many donor families find that corresponding with the transplant recipient or recipients can be a powerful experience. Donor families can take comfort in sharing stories and sending well wishes to those who live on because of their loved one.
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