Kirstie Tancock: family want new law created in her memory
The husband of a woman from Devon who died after two double lung transplants - has called for a new law in her memory that assumes everyone would donate their organs at the end of their life.
Kirstie Tancock, who had cystic fibrosis, died thirteen days ago after a brave fight against chronic rejection - following her second transplant.
Stu Tancock told ITV News Westcountry Kirstie's Law would be the perfect legacy for his wife, who died after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis on December 1st.
It would mean that organs would be donated after death unless people opted out - as they now do in Wales - unlike here, where you have to sign up to be an organ donor.
A petition has been launched to try to get the government to look at changing the law. Already nearly 3,500 people have signed up.
Kirstie, who was a skilled pole fitness and hoop instructor, was a staunch advocate for organ donation, vowed to raise £2,000 for Harefield Hospital.
Even after being told she had just months to live, Kirstie stayed positive and was always thinking of others.
She even planned her own funeral.
Kirstie, who was just 27, died in the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital after going into chronic rejection.
She'd had a double lung transplant five years ago after her own lungs were destroyed by her cystic fibrosis. Two years later she needed another transplant after her body rejected the new organs. Earlier this year Kirstie's body again began to reject the new lungs. This time, she became too ill for another transplant.
Kirstie was a staunch campaigner for the organ donor register and became an ambassador for transplant charity Live Life the Give Life.
She raised thousands for charity with an epic cycle ride after her first transplant from Exeter to Harefield Hospital where she'd had the operation. She gave speeches about her experiences and was responsible for raising the profile of organ donation and encouraging others to sign up to the register.
Her funeral is on Friday.
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