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MANHASSET, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Two families reunited by tragedy now celebrate life.
This after a young woman from Long Island perished in a scuba diving accident last summer. His mother donated her organs and found the recipient on social media.
On Tuesday, they finally met, reported Carolyn Gusoff of CBS2.
It was a first meeting for two mothers joined forever by tragedy and generosity.
Last spring, Ava Jacobs of East Meadow lost her daughter Alexis, 27, in a scuba diving accident.
"I found out that she was crushed against the side of a barn," Jacobs said. "By the time I arrived at the trauma center, it was said that there was no hope for her."
Alexis, the daughter of Ava Jacobs, died in a scuba diving accident. His donated organs saved the lives of five people. (Photo: CBS2)
Alexis was registered as an organ donor and her mother accessed social media to find a recipient.
"If anyone knew anyone who was waiting for an organ," said Jacobs.
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Linda Dolinger, located near Bellmore, was in desperate need of a kidney. The waiting list is five to seven years old. Her husband was looking for a donor.
"I've published about 23,000 messages in about four months on Facebook," said Mark Dolinger.
Through social relations, the women met.
"I was ordered to be the donor, for which I am always grateful," said Linda Dolinger.
Incredibly, it was a match.
"If there was no direct donor, it would never have happened," said Linda Dolinger. "Without Alexis, I would not be here."
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After an operation at North Shore University Hospital, Linda is now eager to become a grandmother and have a friend forever.
"It's no use losing your child to the world, but there is … it's just at least that something wonderful has come out of it," Jacobs said with tears.
"Yes, I have the impression that Alexis is with me every day," said Linda Dolinger.
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In New York, where the organ donation rate is one of the lowest in the country, donor families are allowed to designate the recipient.
"If people knew that they had a chance to save a loved one, they might be more inclined to sign. You can just go online. That would only honor my daughter, said Jacobs.
Five people are alive because of Alexis' organs – his heart, liver, kidneys and lungs. His mother said that there was no better way to honor his memory than to spread the importance of his gift of life.
Directed organ donation is prohibited in any state. There are states that do not have laws on practice.
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