When Sue Burton’s teenage son Martin died from a brain haemorrhage, she and her husband Nigel made the courageous decision to donate his organs. It was a move that saved the life of Scottish teenager Marc McCay as he lay fighting for life in hospital in a race against time for a new heart. The couple’s gift meant that Marc, then aged 16, received their son’s heart, and is able to live life to the full. Now, after a friendship which began with an emotional thank you letter, Marc has met the Burtons for the first time – and Mrs Burton has once more been able to feel her son’s heart beating.
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Sue Burton’s teenage son Martin died from a brain haemorrhage aged 16
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She and husband Nigel make courageous decision to donate his organs
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Martin's heart was given to Marc McCay, also 16, who was about to die
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A decade on, after letters and emails, the two families have met up
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During the meeting, Mrs Burton felt her son's heart beating in Marc's chest
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