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William McMahon was an active healthy, 16 year old honor student. During the last week of 2004 he developed flu-like symptoms. In less than a week Will was diagnosed with unexplained liver failure. He was flown to Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL in critical condition with 24 hours to live.
A miracle occurred when he received a donated liver in time to save his life. After his January 2, 2005 transplant he returned home and resumed his passions of surfing and playing the guitar. Almost five months after his transplant he developed complications and once again was in need of a liver. We were not so fortunate this time and William passed away May 19, 2005.
The William Rollings McMahon Organ Donation Educational Foundation was founded in his memory. It educates and brings awareness to the importance of discussing organ, eye and tissue donation with your family and friends today.
