Katrina Erskin of Valley Stream was in shock when her five-week-old baby Jaleel died of sudden infant death syndrome. But after LiveOnNY discussed the lifesaving legacy Jaleel could have, Katrina decided to donate the baby's organs. Her father, who originally opposed the procedure believing it would be improper to touch the body for an organ donation, ultimately supported the decision. Jaleel donated his heart and liver, saving two babies. We are all capable of this noble act. Yet, sadly, millions of people do not volunteer to donate their organs upon death due to misconceptions about organ donation.

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