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Miami woman, 80, oldest known DCD lung donor
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points An 80-year-old woman's donation has made her the oldest known donor of a specific type of lung recovery. Her gift has given a second chance at life to a 65-year-old woman.
A historic milestone has been achieved in organ donation and transplantation. An 80-year-old woman's donation has made her the oldest known donor of a specific type of lung recovery. Her gift has given a second chance at life to a 65-year-old woman.
The donor's family made this possible by choosing to donate. The recipient received a successful lung transplant. Further details about this historic donation are available from the organization that announced the milestone, which serves a region that includes six counties and The Bahamas.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: Community Newspapers ·
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