16-Year-Old Who Died in Sawmill Accident Saves Mom’s Life with Liver Donation: 'Perfect Match'

Photo:Meagan Johnson/Go Fund Me

Meagan Johnson/Go Fund Me

A Wisconsin teen who died after an accident at a sawmill helped save over half a dozen people — including his own mother — thanks to organ donation.

Officials said Michael Schuls was working at Florence Hardwoods on June 29 when he was involved inthe “industrial accident.”

He died two days later.

On July 2, Michael’s family shared that their son’s organs wouldhelp save seven people, including his mom.

“I’m telling you if you could’ve met this young man his heart was so pure,” he added. “Wouldn’t hurt nobody, didn’t do nothing wrong.”

AGoFundMe pageset up on behalf of the family has raised over $23,000 as of Friday.

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Currently, children 16 and older are allowed to work in planing mills under Wisconsin law, the AP reported.

source: people.com