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Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives

Our daughter's death at 18 left us shattered - but she saved two lives
BBC Wales Wednesday 05 August 2026, 21:57 UTC 1 min read
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Menna's heart and lungs were donated after she collapsed at the family's home and died in hospital.

Menna's heart and lungs were donated after she collapsed at the family's home and died in hospital.
Menna (PERSON)
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