Back to top

The Martin Family

When the Martin family received devastating news about one of their unborn twin girls, the IWK was there to support them as they discovered the positive in a very sad situation. The courageous decision that Amy and Brian Martin made gave two very sick children at the IWK a second chance at life.

Martin Twins, IWK Patients

The nurses were fabulous. They let me hear her heartbeat, hold her and spend time with our family.

~Amy, mom

Because of their generosity, their daughter Emily became the youngest organ donor the IWK had ever seen.

Watch the Martin's story

 

Share this Story with Others!

 
 
Zaccari, IWK Patient

Zaccari

Born with a rare and life-threatening kidney disease, Zaccari needed a kidney transplant to survive. In February 2018, his mom received the call that would save her…

Alyssa Rose, IWK Patient

Alyssa Rose

After experiencing frequent headaches and blurry vision, Alyssa was diagnosed with a tumour on her brain stem that required a complex surgery.