Past Contest Entries

The Gift of Life

The gift of life tells the tale of two families united by hardship and hope. Ethan Moyer was killed in a car accident. An organ donor, he saved the life of seven people, including a baby girl who received a portion of his liver. Both families gathered to celebrate the wedding of Ethan’s sister. The baby girl was the flower girl at the wedding. This story illustrated the importance of organ donation. It was among the most read stories that weekend, highlighting the vital link that bind both families. The reporter was invited to the wedding because he had written about the Moyer’s family about a year before the wedding and maintained a close relationship.

Place:

No Award

Year:

  • 2013

Category:

  • Consumer/Feature (small)

Affiliation:

The Morning Call

Reporter:

Milton Carrero

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