Raven's Story: 6 Year Old’s Legacy Of Giving Lives On Through Organ Donation

Raven Goff has captured the hearts of people around the world. Under the most tragic of circumstances, her parents selflessly gave the ultimate gift. Here’s the story her parents want you to know: bit.ly/2R1s0VH. #donatelife
Since Jan. 2019, 23 families have selflessly given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation at Cook Children’s. All of these donors are honored in the Prayer Garden at Cook Children’s Medical Center.
If you are interested in becoming an organ donor, join the Donate Life Texas Registry at www.donatelifetexas.org/
By joining the registry, you give hope to thousands of people awaiting the transplant they need to survive.

[@cookchildrens]

Since Jan. 2019, 23 families have selflessly given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation at Cook Children’s. All of these donors are honored in the Prayer Garden at Cook Children’s Medical Center. If you are interested in becoming an organ donor, join the Donate Life Texas Registry at www.donatelifetexas.org/ By joining the registry, you give hope to thousands of people awaiting the transplant they need to survive.

[@maryannewebster4100]

Hi everyone it's Maryanne here from the UK I'm an organ donner myself to and I have ticked off five of my organs to donated when I go to heaven to with god and jesus to and I'm a very religious girl myself to I'm a Roman Catholic rest in peace Raven now you have gained your angel wings rest peacefully in heaven with god and jesus xxxxxxxx😘😘😇😇👼🏼👼🏼🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🏻👣💗💖

[@kimisorensen4974]

That nurse. That’s what nursing is all about 😭

[@arsamandi8529]

The PICU nurse is phenomenal. Such a big, compassionate heart, unlike any other nurse ! Best wishes

[@Robin-gv2he]

I think that her mom and dad as such loving people, made her into that wonderful loving child that she was. RIP little girl.

[@johnnycash578]

YA FOR SURE THIS IS A TOUGH ONE. MIGHT NOT BE THE TIME BUT IM HAVING TROUBLE believing in god I always did but this is really horrible to take this innocent giving person is an atrocity and your comment caught me for the fact you made no mention of god I mean how can you it makes no sense. Imagine having the power to just place your hand on the head of anybody this sick and they would be magically cured

[@brega6286]

I have lost two children but there was no chance for organ donation and that has added to my sorrow because I knew both were organ donors. The pain of losing a child is indescribable but these honor walks are so wonderful. As a retired nurse...I cried along with the nurse...knowing what we hold in our hearts for a lifetime.

[@abshirohassen5]

Sorry dear for your loss...Keep on praying 🙏 you are strong

[@mrguitar5051]

Know people cry with you that you'll never meet Know people will remember your child so their never forgotten and held with love

[@angelasimpson5826]

Sorry for your lost I know exactly how you feel I lost my nephew a month and a half ago he was shot back in November and while in bed asleep it was a drive by and 2 Bullets hit him one paralyzed him from neck down and due to being shot in the neck he had to have a trach which was miserable for him he was only 9 years old due to complications he passed but my sister his mom made the decision to donate his organs and we also did an honor walk for him hardest thing I ever had to do but in the end he saved 3 lives but I missed my nephew something terrible

[@marlenmuller]

Im Bett vorbei fahren,und dann erschossen werden?Wie sollte das denn bitte gehen?

[@Lisa-cj6vx]

Raven was a very beautiful little girl. RIP Raven! I'm sure that you're still giving your coat away to a lucky little friend in heaven!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🕊🕊🕊

[@chuckprice4541]

As the father of a 24 year old organ donor I have watched dozens of these. I have to say the mom summed up how I felt for those four days perfectly. They did not have honor walks yet and I remember walking him to the OR and feeling he had one job left on earth and we need to be on time. It took four days to reach that point and I did not want anything to jeopardize the hard work he and the nurses put in getting him ready. Instead of jackets as a kid he traded sneakers and he never traded up. lol My condolences to the family and yes she does have a great smile.

[@kimma508]

I am sorry for your loss. Your son is a hero. Thank you for telling us about him.

[@gaelcarlton9182]

Thank you Chuck for the loving gift you were strong enough to allow to go to others. My son died and unfortunately that became impossible. But I know my Kurt would have been the very first to say "yes Mom, this is my way to leave you something ...and others hope". Our children are so special and while I am sorrowful for your loss I am so very grateful for your strength and for your families support. My heart is with you and his mother and his entire family. Thank you so very much for the ultimate gift you gave so others can live.

[@Gaetano.94]

I weep for your loss. I'm sorry.

[@dianajames4717]

my condolences to you from New York City. Please always know your dear son was a hero like no other.

[@kimmie965]

chuck i watch them to but i watch honor walks and these sometimes they are incredible i mean it can be kids from babies to kids in there teens not the adults i am talking about the kids they do adults to but it is still hard but not as much as you loose you child or children it has been happening a lot lately kids getting shot everyday you hear that and people wonder why i do not watch the news that little was such a beautiful girl

[@jamespayne80]

Nice woman in red shirt broke my heart. She loves her job but its such a sad thing to have to go thru but shes still there doing it for the little ones who will b leaving. Amazing and heroic woman in my opinion.

[@johnnycash578]

THE COAT STORY IS MAKING ME LOSE MY HOLD ON THIS, IM LAUGHING AND CRYING AT THE SAME TIME.

[@latina_1716]

Live forever in the arms of JESUSCHRIST 🙏🏼

[@karenjohnson957]

What a precious girl - and what amazing parents

[@Bee-ly4gx]

Yes beautiful little girl and amazing parents.

[@Paula-de1rh]

She will live on in the lives she saved, what a little miracle she was.....

[@TheNeeuqnozama]

We have the same name! She was a beautiful little girl. Look at that smile❤️

[@katyhale5230]

What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful, little girl. Hearing her parents talking about her, and how they just knew that this is what she would have chosen to do, it was just so sweet. I love the story about her giving her coats to other kids who were cold. She seems like she was such a giving soul, and she continued to do so as she went to heaven.

[@gabrielekalkan8311]

Ruhe in Frieden kleiner Engel ❤❤❤

[@maryannewebster4278]

Hi everyone its Maryanne hospitals that have honer walks for organ donners its such a sweet way god bless all the doctors and nurses and rest in peace little angel Raven sleep well little one may your spirit rests in heaven with god and jesus to dread those angel wings and fly up to heaven and don't worry u will be together again one day

[@coracarp8859]

My heart breaks for your loss! What a wonderful little girl.

[@FinsUpBubblesUp]

Sad how so many people didn’t like this.

[@dennisbrill5336]

Because there heartless!!!

[@suedorfman7138]

@@dennisbrill5336 I can not understand either, you are probably right, heartless.

[@citrineandclover9743]

"Not very many people get to live life, two different times" ...her Father's words were so powerful. I am so, so very sorry of the loss of your Raven I lost my best friend Anna at age 15 in a tragic car accident. Her heart was donated, and I cherish every day the fact that her heart is still beating 💓

[@kimma508]

I remember those powerful words every time I watch an honor walk video. Very true. I’m sorry that you lost your best friend so young. I met my best friend in kindergarten and 40 years later I thank God that I still have her. After hearing about you losing your best friend so young I’ll give mine an extra hug when I see her next week.

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

the words were so powerful

[@donaboyle5404]

My 17year old son died 7 years ago, I still miss him daily and still cry often, God bless you xxx

[@geraldinemaher8637]

Never think you're on your own!!! Went through something similar 29 years ago when I lost my Daughter 30 hours after she was born😇❤️🙏 I'm here if you need to talk👌

[@debraparker4846]

So sorry xx

[@sunflxwerhazza2527]

Those people will hopefully keep those coats forever and always remember this small girl with a big heart!

[@catherinesyme901]

💯

[@princessgigi1910]

Raven was a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your beautiful little girl’s story with us. She lives on in the many lives she’s saved . 🙏🏼❤️💥😇🥰

[@pamelahunter4203]

This was so heartbreaking. I feel for this family. The Dad taking the hat in the end just made my heart cry. God bless the family and bless the child who died so others may live.

[@junelafleur3835]

Thank you and may God continually bless you both. My son had a kidney transplant. Thank you,

[@marykelly9698]

As a person who has to have a double lung transplant , I think the hardest part is trying to get my head around the person who will hopefully give me lungs and there mum dad siblings and families I often cry thinking about them my heart is broken already for them , if I ever get them lungs I would never be able to put into words how grateful I would be ,,,, this story had me crying uncontrollably for this beautiful precious little girl her mum who adored her so much and I can see her in you , im so sorry for your loss , a sweet angel in heaven and an earth angel in this world , God bless you all xxx

[@catherinesyme901]

Praying for you Mary, God bless you too! 🙏❤️🕯

[@JackNSally_remix]

Did you get your lungs? I hope so!

[@gloriascott6545]

Another Angel help people in the world she will be blessed and so it's a family you stay strong and stay focused you did what you believe was right and that's a beautiful thing your daughter will live on and others so can you get a visit from them if they let you so you can see your daughter live again in someone else our hero she's beautiful and I know you will miss her but you're still again one day of that road when God turn that page and call your name should be right there waiting with that beautiful little smile in Jesus name amen

[@alienesang1492]

What a talented Babygirl 🤩 I’m sure she’s greatly missed condolences to the family 💜

[@heathercloete7450]

💕 from South Africa. Ravens beauty shone from within.

[@jaegermeister1968]

a loss that one cannot imagine as an outsider. the worst day of a family can still be the best day of other families thanks to an organ donation. I was registered as an organ donor up until 4 years ago, but after the age of 50 you are off the donor list. if an accident happens to me, at least other seriously ill people should benefit from it.

[@JeffreyJetsKohut]

I am glad these 2 parents were both on the same page as it pertained to donating their daughters organs to save others lives. It is a difficult decision that would have to be a hasty decision so that others could benefit.

[@florac7321]

What an amazing mother!

[@chrissyrose9318]

I was so touched to hear about how your little girl would give her coat to another child . My son , Brandon did the same thing all his life , always shared . God bless them and others like them .🕊🌿

[@kyramartinez6372]

I think that God sent a special ángel for a reason, sometime we don't know why this things happens, just I know God Is perfect.🙏

[@stephaniewolfe5344]

Happy 9th birthday, beautiful girl.

[@brendawhaley7094]

My heart goes out to all of you ,she gets to grow up in Heaven she is all well running laughing and waiting on you

[@skygazer6898]

A beautiful little girl. a little angel who left big footprints and made a difference.

[@retroreceptionist7571]

She’s an angel, a hero and was so so loved and will always be

[@donaboyle5404]

My 17year old son died ten years ago I was in so much pain when he died, I could never make the decision, but so glad parents like you do xxx

[@debrabaron1909]

Dona, sorry for your loss. Smile when you think of him.

[@mountaingirl1995]

NOT MANY PEOPLE GRT TO LIVE ON EARTH TWO TIMES. WHOA...BLEW ME AWAY. ALL LOVE TO Y'ALL- waiting on a kidney 🌻

[@katrinaakers9618]

Iam so sorry for your loss but your sweet little baby girl was so given to give her coat so her friend was a unselfish act and that’s what Jesus Christ done for everyone l hope you don’t mind me saying that l love to honor her in my heart .l learned from her gift. Thank you forever Katrina. Bless you

[@littlewinglittlewing5020]

This was the only right decission in this situation. It is every parent's nightmare, but the parents who's child is dying because a child needs a kidney or heart are also living in a never ending nightmare and fear. Thanks God for such people, who, despite of such a terrible and hearbreaking loss, can make such a sane, sobber, good and right dessision. God bless you. Sorry for my far from perfect English. I am from Russia.

[@user-gn7ph1um1w]

Какой кошмар. Нельзя ждать смерти чужого ребенка чтобы жил твой ребенок. Озверели совсем.

[@gailcrowe727]

Poor little girl and poor mommy and daddy. God bless you all.

Must be exceptionally hard on the father. She must have fallen on her head... Very sad.

[@christopherwhite4507]

she is a BEAUTIFUL ANGEL IN THE SHY

[@the8cuevas552]

I had a lump in my throat through the entire thing!!💔💔 RIH Sweet Girl💐

[@auroraperez3559]

Your daughter is a special angel🙏🏻❤️

[@fancy39]

God bless this family

[@waltergastiger]

That Brave little Girl is now in the Hands of Jesus.Amen.

[@andreataylor284]

To Raven's parents I want to say that they are true Rockstars. Raven did more in her short life than most. God Bless you folks. Rock on up there Raven.

[@lexismom9341]

What a beautiful little girl. My condolences to her family. You are all so courageous and selfless. The nurse is a beautiful soul too. God bless you all. Rest in sweet Heavenly peace sweet Raven.

[@Kaygirl-hl4vz]

THIS is why I’m going to be a peds nurse

[@danielleelias685]

Oh wow so so sorry for both your tremendous loss. How sad to loose such a wonderful giving loving child at such a young age. So glad she got to help others live while she passed on. What a little angel. God bless both of the parents and all the loved ones that suffered this loss. RIP little angel.

[@peyton6621]

Hey I’m so sorry this tragic thing happened I actually went to her school mound and she was the most sweet thing ever I remembered being oldest I was in fifth grade I would walk around the room and she was always the sneaky one lol she would talk to her friends I would let it slide lol I’m so sorry for your loss my wishes go to y’all Ik I’m late

[@_i_am_unceded]

THE WALK OF ANGELS FLYING.

[@Olgusha89]

Наверно нет ничего сложнее и страшнее в жизни,чем прекратить жизнь своего ребенка,потому что Надежда на чудо не проходит...наверно самое ужасное для врачей это детская трансплантация...Милый ребенок,покойся с миром...ты маленький ангел,который помог другим деткам,тебя будут всегда помнить все твои близкие и все те,кому ты подарила второй шанс...

[@jakckt]

Thank you for having the strength to provide such a precious gift and share your story and honor her memory.

[@CatCmdr]

She was a bright shining star 🌟! In her death she became a hero. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful Angel already. ❤❤

[@picklepoe641]

Very profound hearing the mother talking about it being the last place she was directing her daughter to go.

[@aricmackenthun329]

I am so very sorry for this extremely painful and heartbreaking time in your lives. I really hope that with the help,love and support that you can get through this extremely painful and heartbreaking time.

[@elliesouza717]

I lost a four year old daughter and we made the choice to donate her organs, too. I know how painful it is to lose a child. I hope you find some peace in knowing parts of her lives on

[@avisgreen32]

What a beautiful baby girl with such a beautiful soul

[@nancyforoughi5517]

Beautiful children amazing parents

[@ssgtrom9739]

I think i watched this before... but incredibly sad... Poor Raven Should still be alive. So precious, and beautiful.

[@CaroleStlouis]

Your beautiful and awesome little girl was an angel visiting the earth temporarily. She was too good and too precious to stay longer with us she is back next to the Throne of the Almighty God with her other Angel friends. Sincere and deepest condolences 😢❤

[@QAYWSXEDCCXYDSAEWQ]

What a beautiful little girl, and a very special mom and dad.

[@lizbradford7706]

Heart breaking 1 precious life has saved many life’s she grows in them now what a beautiful gift sleep tight baby girl ❤️❤️💔💔

[@michelleparadis7284]

Ty for the gracious gift of life. From the Mom of a transplant recipient. U have no idea the gratitude her recipient feels....I can tell you it's overwhelming. God bless you

[@vickiclark1998]

Thank you for sharing this! It couldn't be more clear your sweet Raven was an angel! A precocious angel with nothing but love for humanity. Giving her coats away! That just made me laugh! She will live on because of you. What a beautiful gift you have given the world!

[@gingw7333]

Sounds like she was a beautiful old soul in a small body. May God grant peace, comfort and strength to all her family and friends today and in the days to come.

[@catherinesyme901]

Amen 🙏

[@ildikoibeh9205]

R.I.P beautiful little angel 🙏💔😭😭

[@tabithahoward6621]

It's sad and tragic how theses beautiful and brave people have to pass away. But in the sadness they give someone who needs it, is so beautiful. I feel so sad for this little girl. Please God bless this little girls family and her soul.

[@deborahisaacs5541]

What a beautiful angel. She has the compassion that many people who grow old and don't have what precious Raven had.

[@lisadudley2005]

Shes a hero for so many people .I'm so sorry for the loss of this beautiful girl. She went to heaven knowing she is helping others . ❤

[@cathyalatorre965]

Sweet angel, rest in heavenly peace

[@aprilsaling2038]

This little angel

[@terrykelley1855]

THERE'S NO GREATER LOVE...😢BLESS YOU

[@irmaguardado1080]

She is a beautiful angel.

[@luannebarlet7316]

I’m so sorry for your loss. My Nana heart is crying the tears only a Nana can cry. I didn’t know Raven and I don’t know Tanner, but my heart breaks for this family. God bless them.

[@michaelleeannspringer3247]

Such a beautiful little child! Such a sweet and pure angel.

[@suedorfman7138]

I can not for the life of me understand how anyone can unlike this story of love.

[@marranm4950]

And the greatest thing of all for her is Jesus waited at the other side for this little girl Now she’s an Angel from both perspective lives God bless her little heart for the scarified she made for so many A very special little one Hugs to you all xox

[@angelasimpson5826]

I'm so sorry praying for the family I know that was the hardest thing to go through I know all to well I lost my nephew a month and a half ago who was paralyzed from neck down because cowards want to shoot in someone house my nephew was only 9 years old and was asleep at the time when he got shot he was shot in the neck he was shot back and November survived but died months later he was definitely a fighter due to complications from the trach he passed hardest thing ever but in the end he saved 3 lives I miss nephew Kobe something terrible we will get justice for you Kobe believe that Auntie loves you forever LLK😇😇😪😪

[@murielbarker4311]

lIKE Raven with her coats she would be really happy she saved so many more lives with her organs something good came out of something so sad RIP Ravenxxx

[@mytruthmylife8725]

My deepest condolences and she is a brave heart little girl 💜✊

[@margaretdevries8090]

Gorgeous little girl ! I’ve been through this, it’s indescribable!

[@moonlighteternal8024]

Beautiful Child.

[@donnaryland9976]

Thank God for nurses & doctors they are angels amongst us. God bless the parents. I can’t even imagine what that would do to me. R.I.P. Ravin

[@wendynicklin7693]

A beautiful 💓 beautiful child ❤️ so sorry for your loss and sharing her story 🙏

[@amourkai1074]

God Bless.🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️

[@heathercloete7450]

Words cannot describe......💔

[@rangers9848]

I’m so sorry. Your story so inspires anyone who may have to face the toughest decision in the future. Rather then say goodbye in a hospital bed and that be the end, let your child live on, a new beginning for another child, another family, ANOTHER COMMUNITY.

[@alisondestefano1907]

Cutie little girl! I am sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family with angel wings.fly high beautiful person with the angels. May you sweet little girl be a total superhero here and now.

[@eileenoffer6699]

I am so sorry. Totaaly selfless.- Thank You

[@dianecorcoran3770]

You are beyond belief! What an incredible love!

[@trishstroud3109]

God bless your hearts on the upcoming 1 yr anniversary.

[@Markzuckisacuck]

I was just thinking that 😥💜

[@staciejones7617]

so sorry for your baby loss, i cant imagine parent to parent to loss a child..

[@barbaraciprane2250]

This is love, true love

[@abcdefg15005]

An angel.......

[@mnmssss21]

I just first want to say that what a special gift she was to your family. She is a super hero 🦸‍♀️ I’m so sorry for your loss. But to give life to others is such a beautiful send off to such an angel 👼 that would do so much for others. God is taking care of her till you both get to be with her again. My prayers are with your family’s 🙏🏻👼❤️😥😢

[@deannekliene2673]

God bless her little heart!