A January night in 2010 would become one of devastation, loss, and then miracles for the family of Ena "Po-Po" Lue. She was killed during a routine airport pickup, and the decision to donate was left in the hands of Po-Po's children. The siblings unanimously said "Yes!" as Po-Po always put others before herself. The way she lived her life made it easy for her children to continue her legacy through the gift of life. She saved three lives as an organ donor and her tissues healed 43 more. Subsequently her daughter Jackie joined the staff of NJ Sharing Network to continue to inspire others to donate life.

Popo's Story

Ena "Po-Po" Lue was only 68 years old when she, her daughter and grandson were returning from a typical airport pickup. She was young and healthy and loved greatly by her children. No one could have predicted that a tractor trailer would hit them that January night in 2010, or that it a night of devastation and loss would become one of miracles.

The decision to donate was left to her four children, who unanimously said, "Yes!" Po-Po always put others before herself. Her happiness came from making others happy, whether through her cooking, her church activities or just being a great mom, grandma, and friend. The way she lived her life made it easy for them to decide to create a legacy of life after her death.

On the second anniversary of her passing, Po-Po's children had the privilege of meeting her two kidney recipients. After meeting them, daughter Jackie Lue Raia joined the staff of NJ Sharing Network. Everyday Jackie spreads the message of the importance of saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation.

"By bragging about Mom, I get to educate the community, students, faith-based groups, hospital partners and businesses on the importance of not only saying 'yes' to donation, but to talk about it with family and friends," Jackie explained. "I get to talk about why you are never too old to donate, sharing with people that my mom saved three lives as an organ donor and healed 43 more with her tissue. I get to share that minorities need to step it up and say yes."