The AGONISING Wait for a Heart Transplant | The Boy With The 8-Hour Heart | Channel 4

[@xTerminatorAndy]

The UK law has changed. Now it is an opt-out register. Everyone is a donor unless they take the effort to opt-out. I find this a very good improvement.

[@iMertin90]

Correct. If you die and you have good organs etc what’s the harm in the use to help someone else

[@rachaelray4693]

That sounds easy enough, but in order to be a donor you must die in a hospital. Most people actually die before they get to hospital

[@emmadilkes2293]

@@rachaelray4693 and even then, for organ donation the donor needs to be on life support and meet the criteria.

[@laylapowell1233]

@@rachaelray4693 no not true at all I know of people dying in car crashes that’s organs have been transplanted and saved loads of lives

[@rachaelray4693]

@@laylapowell1233 they couldn’t have been pronounced dead on the scene of that car crash if they had their organs donated. They may have been transported to hospital and sadly died in the hospital. If you die on the side of a road your organs begin to die in seconds and also your past medical, social/family history is unknown. There are strict protocols to organ donation, look it up.

[@callumfrost8967]

RIP to Jim Lynskey, someone who clearly fought until the very end and who fought passionately for change in his last years and months

[@prinpat370]

He is better place now

[@galiant2658]

@@prinpat370 respectfully bullshit

[@mattyy101]

@@prinpat370 none existance is not better, you are not very clever.

[@xTerminatorAndy]

My apologies and condolences to Jim but can we stop calling it "fighting". And if they had just fought a bit harder they would have made it mentality? Nobody wants to die, believe me. But calling it fighting sends the wrong message. It is absolutely impossible for a person to overcome certain illnesses by willpower alone.

[@dmr4702]

@@xTerminatorAndy not willpower alone but by the grace of god, it’s all gods plan.

[@TRAUMATOWERS]

It's weird how you can be so affected by someone you've never met. Straight up crying for the last 20 mins. Rip bro

[@leemcarthy4550]

Absolutely bro, I've just finished watching it and am that upset I've cancelled my night out, I ain't going. So bloody sad man why's life so shit, he was just a kid 🥲

[@TRAUMATOWERS]

@@leemcarthy4550 I never expected him to die at the end. It was such a shock. Absolutely gutted for him, his family and his friends.

[@bencruz6165]

Same my anxiety started acting up as I watched

[@ste9071]

I agree mate, life is so cruel. All these bad bastrds walking the streets who seemingly live forever, yet a formidable young man, so pure and full of life, taken without being given the chance to really flourish and navigate his way through what is such a beautiful yet delicate life. It’s so true what they say, the most precious gift you’ll ever receive is life, yet as a race we’re so hung up on materials and objects that possess little significance when we ourselves meet our maker. One hopes that after viewing such a poignant story, that others will be deeply moved by this young man’s journey and quest to educate our communities about giving the gift of life to patients on a waiting list through organ donation. I feel humbled and proud that Jim’s death wasn’t totally in vain, in that parliament passed new bills and laws, breeding hope and faith, to those waiting for that life saving organ. RIP Jim, what a wonderful, inspirational young chap you were, our nation is immensely proud of you xxx My sincerest and deepest condolences go out to Jim’s loved one’s and friends, I am terribly sorry for your loss, and the insurmountable void Jim’s death has undoubtedly instilled in you all. ❤️

[@TRAUMATOWERS]

@@ste9071 Great speech, mate. You were right on every point you raised and yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you that Jim's legacy has brought about change and hope. His memory will live on and unfortunately, so will the dregs, who treat this chance at life we all have with no real understanding or respect. His parents and friends should feel proud. ❤️

[@hunyesmith03]

RIP, that is just incredibly sad. He was getting an operation just to help him not be in as much pain and that's what eventually took him. That is just beyond sad, I honestly thought this would end with him getting a new heart. I hope there is something beyond this life and that he's living his dream now.

[@khanyikuzwayo]

What struck me was the mum considering suicide in order to save her boy. Rest In Peace beautiful Jim! Your fight is over, you won!

[@mychelwetter7252]

When my brother was waiting for his heart, I thought to do the same thing. My life for his. He did however got his heart in 1991 but we lost him in 2001. He was 28. One of the anti rejection meds caused Cancer

[@c4enpexo]

@@mychelwetter7252 Oh, this is heartbreaking, i'm so sorry for your brother, RIP, he was a fighter like Jim

[@ellaelliott4415]

⁠@@mychelwetter7252I’m so sorry for your loss. I know it won’t fix things. Thank you for sharing his story. We need better anti rejection meds. I’m sorry for your loss. Your love for him was huge

[@richardpena3944]

I have received a cornea from an organ donation. I had 20/200 vision and now I see in perfect 20/20. I have also been blessed to meet my donors family and all I can say in words is thank you and I also know that will never ever be good enough. I can not tell you how amazing my life is and the beauty I have seen from this amazing gift. Please think about this young man and my beloved donor Angelina Gilbertson and please consider donating. I have been able to see the world literally through someone else's eyes because of this

[@guineapigcuteness6887]

Thank you for sharing. My son may one day need a cornea transplant. It’s amazing to hear a success story.

[@KSun-yq1yp]

This is incredibly sad and my heart goes out to Jim and his mother. I hope he rests in peace knowing that he fought incredibly hard and changed the laws for the better. He died a hero for others who need an urgent organ donor. Also shout out to Jim's sister and mom to being absolute amazing women. Strong and keeping Jim's spirit alive.

[@2eleven48]

And his father.

[@marcy5285]

Rest in peace, Jim. You made such an incredible impact in your short life. To his mom, and his beautiful family - my deepest sympathies go out to you.

[@TheSaltySiren]

Oh wow. RIP Jim. I completely thought he was going to get his transplant. I love that the UK has implemented an “opt out”, instead of the “opt in”, like we have here in the USA. I am an organ donor for the sheer fact that when I pass, if my parts are still usable, someone else should be able to use them.

[@tiredallthetime1636]

The amount of lives Jim has and will save through the law change is insane. His life was short but his impact was massive and I hope somehow he knows what a difference he made.

[@traciforsythe4362]

Absolutely devastated to hear this lovely young man passed away at the age of 24 in 2019. Such a courageous young spirit. Thinking of his family whilst watching the end of this. May be rest in eternal peace

[@AstroEssexGirl]

Jim you’ve paved the way for many people to now get a transplant. Just wish it was a year sooner. RIP Jim, a courageous and inspirational young man

[@tt4days346]

Well, this is definitely my que to add myself back onto the organ registry. I opted out initially because of family pressure but at the end of the day if I could save a beautiful life like Jim's then why not? He deserved so much more life than he got to experience R.I.P Jim

[@Ilovegrunge123]

And they recently were able to transplant a pig's heart to a human. This will save many lives people who are way below the waiting list.

[@breephoenix111]

@@Ilovegrunge123 the father with the pig hearts died and he was in pain after that transplant and asked to die.

[@SamTheeStallion]

His spirit radiated through his smile and his eyes. What an amazing person.

[@armstrongcatherine]

Children and young adults requiring transplants happens so much more than we can imagine. Hoping that we can help so many more children with the new laws. Rest in peace Jim.

[@countteddy]

i cant believe it he was doing so well ,in tears i am .RIP Jim.

[@TinCanTidy]

After crying for the last 20 minutes of watching this I will put myself forward to give any organ to help a young man like you Jim! No life should be lost like this hope you life could have ended so much better. RIP 🕊️♥️

[@monkmell]

My God, that poor family. All the way watching this film, I kept thinking that of course Jim will get a new heart in the end. It's shocking that, that poor guy suffered so long and such a lot. What a tragedy. He was far too young to die... especially one would think, in this modern age and living in the West. My deep respects to his family. What an amazing, strong minded, lovely person he was. He is a credit to you. Much love and my deepest sympathies to you all. It is due to Jim's bravery and courage that this much needed amendment happened at all. He, and your family and friends together have and will I'm sure, save thousands of lives. I will never forget him or his struggle...ever.

[@Every1ShouldSparkle]

What a brave, intelligent, handsome, cheeky and funny guy who has been an inspiration. I am so sad he didn't get the life he wanted or deserved and for all the paint nd suffering he had. I so feel for him and his family and wish his family all the best. He did a great thing and has had a lasting impact. Everyone would always take organ donation if they needed it and those that then they oh they wouldn't donate will never make sense to me. Just do it. Save a life or multiple lives. Have the conversation and make your feelings known.

[@queenjeski591]

my honest opinion is that if you’re not willing to donate your own organs you shouldn’t be able to recieve them if the need arises.

[@Every1ShouldSparkle]

@@queenjeski591 i agree

[@kiricoventry5773]

What an amazing young man!! Brave, strong and such a fighter!!! My son is 22 and decided at 18 he wanted to be an organ donor. Young people need to be educated on organ donation - so many people can be saved by just one person donating their organs. RIP - u did make a difference!!!!

[@Riverblue101]

I just have no words. Incredibly sad. When I started watching this I thought my reasons was valid for not being a donor and not wanting my son or family to part ways with organs. This has made me think twice. Seeing him struggle and his mum devastated at the end I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

[@codename495]

What are your family going to do with your organs other than bury or burn them?

[@lb_6248]

You won't care about parting ways with your organs, you'll be dead. Literally of zero use to you.

[@katharyndavidson1188]

Because you opt out if you or your family need an organ you become automatically ineligible for transplant

[@Riverblue101]

@@katharyndavidson1188 I wouldn’t accept a transplant if it’s my time to go it’s my time to go I was simply just sharing how it’s changed my views.

[@prinpat370]

@@Riverblue101 people hold on to the life when maybe their path shouldn’t be continued. Everyone has certain amount of time on this planet, medicine is great, but just saving a life without having a quality of life is not a life.

[@catherinebrady2640]

I am so sorry this brave young man's time ran out. He would have been a true asset to our world.

[@lovelyjanuary]

He *was* a true asset, not *would have been* 💔🥺 He did more to change the lives (and actually PROVIDE a life) for so many countless people into the future through his work and having fought through the pain to raise the awareness required to allow the law in the UK to now likely give millions of people that he could have never foreseen the “normal life” he imagined and so envisioned and longed after for himself. I wish that as a beautiful reward for being the representative angel on earth for a short time in honor of the list of other individuals waiting anxiously and hopefully for a the Heaven sent donor they so unbelievably need, that he has the neverending peace and comfort of that beautiful little “normal life” he wished he could have lived here instead of the amazing, inspirational and heart-wrendingly ultimately sacrificial short life but shining as the brightest light for himself and others that he so courageously and (ironically) wholeheartedly lived. 🙏🏼❤️

[@georgemorley6071]

R.i.p my man. You put up a good fight

[@guilhermeal2170]

RIP my man ! What a fighter and amazing human.

[@colewilliams6623]

I am taken aback by his fearlessness throughout everything. While it is nothing compared to the immediacy he went through, I myself am on a kidney transplant list. Been close to 3 yrs now. Your life changes the moment you are told that you will need a transplant. Nothing can prepare you for that. Jim Lynskey is a hero to people all around the world who are waiting for transplantation, regardless of the organ needed! RIP Jim, and thank you!

[@laurenrees5486]

My uncle died at university 20 years ago whilst waiting for a heart transplant and the heart became available the evening of the day he passed away. My mother also suffers with cardiomyopathy so awareness like this and the work of the British heart foundation is so important

[@lostwildfree3492]

The universe can be so cruel. That's a gut punch.

[@cailumwolf1616]

This is why we all need this talk at some point in our lives when we die we won't feel anything but our nothing could be someone's everything

[@sharonsellens831]

RIP dear Jim, you worked so hard to rIse awareness of the importance of organ donation and I'm so glad I got to know you even if we never met in person xx

[@tabby5565]

Rest in peace Jim, what an amazing man you were, you’ll always be remembered!

[@Limani87]

Watching this has definitely changed the way I thought about donor! He's made a mark in a lot of people's lives. RIP James 🙏

[@sylvia2122]

This makes me cry... RIP Jim... Hope his twin sister and his family stay strong... He will live forever in the heart of so many people... You are a fighter Jim...

[@ashleytoth7408]

This made me break down… 4 years!!!! He dealt with that pain for 4 years… god and I’m crying and upset about my month long coma I was in January make me realize it could have beeen so much worse and I give him so much admiration for his strength that’s 8 hours a day switching a battery for 4 years… he was so young he didn’t even know intimacy the way I do at 26. God I’m sad. Im so sorry kiddo. Please I hope your okay on the other side hopfully life keeps going cuz you deserve a second chance to just be happy. Im so sorry… omfg… I can’t stop saying sorry

[@itselleyy]

the clip of him in so much pain before the surgery was so hard to watch, rest in peace jim you’re out of pain now ❤️

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

hey do you know what the surgery was for? i cant figure out what thy were saying, it was a surgery to lessen the pain and deaden the nerves but it caused his lungs to fill with blood?

[@rameji-chan737]

@@Goldenretriever-k8m it might have been that they accidentally punctured into the lungs at some point during the surgery. Surgeries like this are always a risk because you're working around very delicate organs. They would have needed to be very close to his lungs to perform the surgery, as the pain came from the ribs. Earlier he said that the pump was rubbing on the ribs while pumping. So they basically went in and tried to numb the nerve endings in that area. Punctured lungs with no blood clotting is a horrible way to die though, as he most likely drowned in his own blood. I hope he can rest in peace now.

[@vickigarner7331]

I'm hoped so much I was going to watch Jim get a new heart, instead I'm crying my eyes out, what a lovely man, life can be so cruel. What was the point of that operation for Jim to pass away, rip Jim, You will stay with me for ever, to his beautiful strong family, I'm so so sorry for your loss, rip Jom upu were a brave man. I've been an organ donor for many many years , please sign up 💙❤

[@maryanngeraghty4792]

I am an organ donor and because of Jim’s devastating story, I have had the talk. I never knew a loved one could revoke your wishes. RIP Jim. 🕊 My condolences to his family. My you find peace of heart. 🙏

[@vimalb88]

Rip Jim. You left your mark in the world despite the little time you had in it.

[@LudiCrust.]

This video is a total gut punch. I hope his family has found peace.

[@saltynutzz]

Sometimes life is harder than death. I'm joining the organ donor list.

[@pttaekwondo]

I thought was going to end in him getting a heart 😔 Rip Jim, fly high 🕊️

[@carolinecoelho575]

Heartbreaking after everything this brave handsome young man went through thoughts with his parents and twin sister

[@crazylady61]

This is so sad...what a lovely lad and a fantastic family. My heart breaks for them all...RIP Jim...x

[@CraigF]

As a twin myself this is devastating, I’m glad the law has changed. Why anyone would opt out is beyond me.

[@meryemdabanlientertainment4298]

Religion. Some religions does not allow it.

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

@@meryemdabanlientertainment4298 So messed up! You would think God of all people would want you to be an organ donor. You would have to think God is an absolute shithead to think he would want you to keep your organs.

[@averytokar9612]

@@Goldenretriever-k8m I'm not religious myself but I think one of the reasons is you need your whole body to be intact in order to reach the afterlife. Idk if thats 100% accurate as I only read it briefly somewhere

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

@@averytokar9612 To think that God would require your whole body to be in tact to go to heaven, what a dumb idea to have in any religion, and if it's christianity, it doesn't even make sense, considering in the bible that circumcision is required as a promise to God, so its like.. God is literally saying right there in the bible that you have to remove a part of your body. Also, what, so amputees can't go to heaven? What about fingernails and hair? People that selflessly donate their kidney or organs cant go to heaven, despite doing this good deed?

[@Goldenretriever-k8m]

@@averytokar9612 I know someone who is Jehovah's Witness, which I think is one of those religions that require that.. and her husband actually needs a kidney really badly and is on dialysis. I wonder if she is hoping someone would donate a kidney for him, but still believes that she and her husband shouldn't donate her organs.

[@KayWoods-vw6gh]

I am so sad that he has passed. He is such an inspiration to many. Rest peacefully in paradise Jim.

[@lisajada1505]

Jim I’m watching from Australia 🇦🇺 which shows you story is touching lives worldwide.I may never have met you but I’m literally crying 😢 for you and your amazing family.You seemed like such a happy go lucky guy who leaves an impressionable mark on everyone you meet.You have touched my heart ❤️ and I wish I had the privilege to know you personally.It seems so unjust that you left too soon but I think even you would be amazed at your incredible legacy and the lives you changed.It will have a ripple effect where generations of families will continue to have the talk about organ donation all because of your story.Jim you will have changed too many lives to count,but I’m saddened you had to sacrifice your own for that to happen.As a mother my heart ❤️ aches for your mum and family,they love you so much.While I wish you were still here I’m glad your no longer in pain or suffering.You now have the best seat in the house to watch the football and I know your family can’t wait to embrace you on the other side.Jim you are a legend and you have done your country,family and all those needing an organ transplant proud.Rest easy mate,you are a legend and hero to many. Sending my love to all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving you. You now have an army of people you never met all around the world 🌎 that love you too,Lisa❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@collettelynskey9679]

Thank you for this heartfelt message. However did you find out about this documentary in Australia? Jim would be amazing x

[@lisajada1505]

I am an Aussie who was just looking for something to watch online and KZbin recommended the documentary.As a result though I was determined to share it with everyone I knew and I asked that they share it too.Jim has already convinced a very head strong friend of mine to now become a donor.This friend was adamant he would never become a donor but he would never say why when I asked.This man is very set in his ways and very rarely shows emotions even in the worst times.I begged my friend who is also a father to watch the documentary and as I looked over he had a few tears roll down his cheek.He has children a similar age to Jim and he was really drawn to Jim’s personality.He looked at me and said he seemed like such a great guy, and he said how his parents are so blessed to call him their son.He then admitted he had never really talked about organ donation to his children and relatives due to losing his sister and little niece who were burned alive in a tragic truck accident.many years ago.He thought it would upset his family talking about anything related to death due to this past traumatic loss.Jim made him realise even if it is hard the talk needs to happen and he has now decided he will become an organ donor.I think as this friend said while Jim encouraged people to become organ donors he didn’t try to force them.He casually educated people and used his story to bring awareness in a personal way.People often resist when you try to force and pressure them into doing something.The fact Jim had the gift of being able to relate to people of all walks of life is also what made people take notice of him.I think his story should be shown to high school students so they are educated a few years before they are at the legal age of being able to become a donor.This way they will know the facts and are less likely to believe ignorant stories people may tell them.You hear people say such things like doctors won’t try as hard to save you if your a donor and others untruths which impressionable young people might believe.Keep shining your light Jim as you story is being heard far and wide.xx

[@AussieMaskedOwl]

Our Aussie system is still an opt-in system. This doco makes me want to campaign for a soft opt-out system.

[@darwinprentice6918]

Rest in peace my thoughts are with you’re family, you were a good fighter!💙

[@krippkat]

You can tell in his voice that the camera guy really truly cares. I hope he is able to be okay agian. Loosing a friend like that fills you with hollowness.

[@alisonhughes6476]

I wasn’t expecting him to pass away at all! I admired his fight all the way through So so heartbroken 💔 xxxxx

[@janecarolhogue3140]

So sad RIP JIM. I believe your work was a success God bless you and your family 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@jennieredhead]

Utterly heart breaking. Very close to home for me. Honestly heartbreakinf emotional journey. RIP ❤❤❤❤

[@natr5774]

So heartbreaking💔 he’d have been so thrilled that he helped change the system just if only the system could’ve helped him😪

[@belindavicarey9331]

This is so heatbreaking cried the whole way through RIP Jim i have no words . At age 52 i found out i had been born with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve 2 flaps not 3 on my aortic valve , 4.8 aneurysm deformed ascending aorta and root. after a year in the rhumatology wrong department a massive heart murmur was found 3 weeks of feeling like i was a walking time bomb trip to A&E false alarm anxiety, had emergency tests then on emergency waiting list for open heart surgery Kings college hospital for replacement aortic valve and acending aorta and root repair. the whole wait was like i was a bomb waiting to go off , then 2 appointintments for OHS,both canceled on the day, 3rd time lucky.After learning to breath again the heart lung machine changed me i felt like i was not the same person not in a good way but im alive, i had a tissue valve so will need to have it all doe again unless i die before my valve fails, 7 years now could fail anytime up tp 20 years if lucky . But i am lucky

[@catherinebrady2640]

More people need to see this story. Many people don't know the left ventricular assisting device even exists, let alone how it complicates the recipient's life. My brother, who is 75 has been on one for 4 years. When he got it, he had no choice because they told him he didn't qualify for a transplant. He was also told the average life span on the LVAD was about 5 years. He can't withstand placement of a new LVAD, so his time is very limited. He is very susceptible to infection, so since Covid I have been unable to visit him. My state of Michigan has a very high incidence. I can't risk possibly exposing him. Everyone in my family has been double vaccinated, boostered, wear masks and do distancing. We communicate by phone and Zoom.

[@pixazelz]

it's so sad that even with the vaccine people aren't fully protected .... I hope of a day when covid finaly end... I hope you'll be able to see yout brother in person soon !!

[@easygoer1234]

Oh my gosh what a horrific story. Such a young life gone. God speed his healing to his family and may he RIP.

[@Abbieprosee]

I was not expecting that ending at all. I have been sat in shock for a number of minutes to take it all in. I would love to be an organ donor however I am not sure there is much of me that would be any use to anyone. I was born with 3 holes in my heart and I have Arthritis so my liver and kidneys are subjected to countless steroids and medications etc. I am awake late tonight because I am in a lot of pain but this documentary really put everything in perspective. RIP Jim.👼🏻

[@cynthiaandena3350]

R.i.p Jim. This story really touched me. Condolences goes to the family

[@celiadonnelly162]

I am so sorry for you loss of your beautiful son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely family. God bless and I am sure Jim and you all have done a great job in raising the profile of donor organ.

[@queenjeski591]

this broke me. it literally takes less than 15 minutes to sign up to be an organ donor, please don’t put it off for ”later”. it’s also super important to talk to your family about what your (and their) wishes are regarding this. my honest opinion is that if you’re not willing to donate your own organs you shouldn’t be able to recieve them if the need arises.

[@andreakoutnakova6452]

It can be even simplier than that. In czech republic, everybody can be a donor, unless they they say before that they doesnt want to be. It makes huuuge diference.

[@averytokar9612]

Nah people should still be able to get life saving treatment even if they're not organ donors. Thats a human right that shouldn't be negotiable based off your own beliefs.

[@rosiegiesler4705]

You don’t need to sign up anymore everyone in England is on the organ transplant list now unless you opt out came into force May 2020

[@queenjeski591]

@@averytokar9612 why should they be able to get life saving treatment due to the selfless act of someone else if they’re not willing to do the same? please explain your logic.

[@queenjeski591]

@@rosiegiesler4705 and that’s great! but there are other countries where this is not the case, hence my comment.

[@leemadeley]

Oh my heart goes out to the Lynskey family. Jim is so much like my son. I can't imagine the pain your family has been through. God bless to your family

[@lihan1544]

Rest In Peace, sweet Jim. What an absolute fighter you were. Such a selfless and giving man, even through all of his pain and difficulties. Sending love and condolences to your wonderful family x

[@JP-rv6hg]

What a brave Man - life can be so cruel - James is a true hero 🙏

[@patriciahorne1522]

Jim was so brave. This is tragic, I was hoping he would survive. RIP Jim, my condolences to his family.

[@ellaelliott4415]

Rest in peace Jim. I’m sorry you never got your heart. But I’m so grateful your story was shared and we all know how much of a fighter you were

[@amsxix]

Anyone else laying in bed crying after watching this? Such an inspiration and warrior 💪🏻

[@collettelynskey9679]

Sleep my friend and enjoy every minute of your life xxx

[@Kez_abi]

Rest in Peace and Power Jim. Thankyou for making the change for others sorry you had to loose your life to save others 😥😭

[@generichuman2044]

This was a really hard watch. It was so sad seeing Jim never be able to catch a break. Whenever things started looking up for him, another period of pain or an emergency would occur. I am so thankful that he decided to use his voice to enact change to transplant laws. I'm only alive today because my mum received a kidney from her mum. If she had to go on a list there's a chance I would have never been born and my mum would have passed away at a similar age to Jim. An opt out system is definitely the right way to go. It seems so stupid to let thousands of organs go to waste each year. I have had many discussions with my family over the years in which I made it clear that my wish was to donate my organs if anything happened.

[@ritchieasibal7280]

Rest in Peace, Jim! you fought a good fight!!!!!! Prayers and much comfort to the family of Jim..All the love 💕

[@Eriniiatopaze]

Having this feeling your heart can stop at any moment must have been so hard...

[@MessersRecap]

It is crazy how the body works. I am a twin and had complications during birth. Myself and my twin sister as well as my mother almost passed away. Thankfully we are now living good life's with no life threatening conditions. But it is just heart breaking watching this and I guarantee if my mother where to watch this she'd cry. Because she knows what it's like to be in the situation wondering if your child will survive or not. Rest in peace Jim and my condolences to his family.

[@ilariandre_]

I'm crying. I'm so sorry for Jim and all of his family. I read the book "One minute later" and I found out that he was real and not just a character in a book and here I am watching his life and crying, sharing his pain as if I knew him in person. His teaching something big even if his not here anymore.

[@chanelgez2146]

What a fella a true fighter a hero till the end up most respect for him am stuck for words this ripped my heart into little pieces R.I.P young man always remembered never forgotten

[@carolpainter4305]

Thank you Jim for making a difference and awareness, that has saved so many life's. RIP 🙏 brave warrior 💜

[@maggiebos1]

What a beautiful family and an incredible young man. I hope his efforts make a real difference to organ donation. Sensitively filmed.

[@amyseaden9069]

One unlucky break after another. He had another rare complication of a procedure and ended up with blood in his lungs.

[@mikito.]

I’m short of words,he is one of strongest man I have ever seen Absolute genuine soul

[@AnitaJobby]

Sleep tight, fella. You've become an inspiration to many and your legacy will live for ever.

[@singers1990]

Oh James, what a brave young man you were. Rest peacefully.

[@georgiachapman5489]

RIP Jim, what a lovely guy, so sorry for your utter bad luck in life but I hope you and your family rest easy knowing the difference your campaign and your story made. I’m sorry for you it wasn’t sooner. 💔

[@louiseander01]

Oh thats just so sad for that poor man and his family. I'm so glad we changed the donor register to an opt out system. Nobody should have to live in that kind of pain. Rest in peace Jim xxx

[@baronkaedit3935]

He was so brave. God bless your family, Jim. Enjoy new life in heaven, angel Jim.

[@Jackson_Ro]

Just registered because of this. Rest In Peace Jim

[@richardshillings1251]

RIP Jim, this video will have touched every one’s heart. The world is not fair. You had so much to live for. While watching this video I was waiting for the phone to ring, and there would be a ❤️ for you. I’m a donor. Our thoughts are with your family 😢😢

[@andrewthomson6851]

Truly heartbreaking story, RIP Jim❤

[@brick-olli2209]

RIP Jim. Your life was made up of pain and waiting, hope and disappointment. You have done a lot for all those who, like you, are also waiting for an organ. You are a true hero. May God take care of you and protect your family

[@kithowlett8374]

This hit me so hard... Jim, after watching this I called my mum and told her my organ donation wishes.

[@jacquelineberesford6704]

His parents must be so proud of the man he became. I am so sad for his family. Xx

[@Brookerulezz]

This was absolutely gut wrenching. 😭

[@irisangellove]

i updated my register to donate my heart now as well even though im not from the UK, I hope he found his rest and the family is doing okay. this docu changed me, the fact that he was so exited to start university only to move back home so soon broke my soul. i hope he knows what changes he brought

[@katecallaghan8461]

I never leave comments on things like this, but after watching this episode I felt the need just to send my love and to say am so sorry Jim didn’t make it he seemed such a lovely young man. All my love to his family 😘

[@collettelynskey9679]

thank you x

[@collettelynskey9679]

I’m just read8ng the comments again….I think I hit a down thumb mistake 😢. Xxx

[@saverns]

My God, the ending is so sad. 😭 I’m so sorry for your lost.

[@biblewomen77]

What a tragedy..My condolences to this family. I'm a twin. I could never ever imagine my life with her. A parent loosing a child is the worse loss anyone could ever feel.

[@_Ashleigh]

That is incredibly sad. I just can't believe I witnessed someones pain like that. I feel so bad for his mother sister and him.

[@AA40N]

May Jim rest in peace, he fought a tough life that would be imaginable to live through, it’s a very sad and heartbreaking story, and I honestly urge everyone to become a donor and to not opt out because at the end of the day, we will all leave this earth someday and we aren’t going to take our organs with us, we should use them for good and to help others in need and help save lives and the people who have been living a tough life. Stay safe, Stay happy, Enjoy Life to the fullest

[@amy-kx1vr]

I'm an organ donor and for this very reason too xx

[@clykins1177]

In the states it is as simple as saying "yup make me a donor" when you renew your driver's license. I've been a donor since I was 17!

[@saddamhussein8489]

We had this before too but Its automatic opt in for everyone now

[@clairebarnes_162]

RIP Jim...and my condolences to all his family.

[@tarahendricks3942]

What a lovely lad , rip James you are at peace now x so sorry for his family x

[@sunnidays]

OMGosh my sincere sympathy to Jim's family and friends - I truly thought he would get a heart - cried my eyes out when saw he passed after all he'd been through, life can be cruel. I do not understand why someone would not want to be an organ donor, it's not like you need the organs once you pass and you can save lives like Jim. I know not everyone's organs can be harvested depending on condition of their organs, but if everyone was an organ donor we could save so many lives it's why people need to discuss it ahead of time - especially if they have children, I cannot imagine if my child died not offering their organ to save someone else

[@spunkletrumpet7843]

After watching this it really hit me, I was not expecting him to pass RIP 😢

[@realcheshirewags1965]

What a brave and inspiring man. RIP

[@alicefish8348]

RIP. thoughts to his family and friends including the documentary maker, who seemed really good pals with him :(

[@theo7945]

RIP Jim, really shocked me to see that he died, feel for his family🥺