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Mother turns son's organ fight into national donation push
Maria DeSillers battled to save Ronnie DeSillers, who died awaiting a fourth liver transplant after three failed procedures. Her public plea and media campaign spurred nationwide awareness and drew support such as a $1,000 gift from President Reagan, amid coverage of Ronnie’s illness and the organ donation movement. The family shared Ronnie’s moments of hope and struggle to highlight the need for organ donation and transplant capacity.
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Pittsburgh
Maria DeSillers
Ronnie
Lynn McMahon
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Ronnie DeSillers
Reagan
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
DeSillers
Jose Castillo