Mother of Singapore boy, who died after school run collapse donates organs to fulfil his ‘greatest dream’
- Child rushed to hospital, in coma for 3 weeks, suspected heart failure, mother says he had deep desire to help others
The organs of a 14-year-old boy in Singapore who collapsed and died during a run at school have been donated by his mother, fulfilling her son’s sincere wish to help others.
The tragic incident happened on May 2 when Lu Xuanzheng collapsed during a 2.4-kilometre run as part of a physical fitness test at Woodlands Secondary School in the north of Singapore.
He was immediately rushed to KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Lu fell into a deep coma and remained hospitalised for more than three weeks. His devoted mother, 52-year-old accountant, Su Yanfen, remained at his bedside until he passed away.
Despite her constant care and the medical attention, doctors declared Lu brain-dead on May 25, after 24 days in a coma.
In an interview with Singapore newspaper, Lianhe Zaobao, Su said she was plunged into deep despair by her son’s death. She never imagined that the farewell she bid her son at the school gate that morning would be her last.
