Gabriela Hernandez

Type of Donation:       cornea donor

Age and Location:      Age 24 - Huntington Beach, CA

Donation Date:           03/11/2017

Sponsor:                      Honored by OneLegacy

GABRIELA’S STORY

Gabriela Hernandez was an amazing daughter and sister. The oldest of 5, she always cared for her three younger brothers and little sister. Hardworking and family-oriented, Gabriela provided support and help to her mom and siblings, working two jobs and assisting her siblings with their homework. Gabriela also enjoyed playing soccer and watching soccer matches with her family. She loved dancing to both Latin and pop music.

At the young age of 24, Gabriela was riding in a car with friends, when another driver struck her friend's car. Gabriela got out of her friend's car to provide assistance to anyone injured, and she was struck by an intoxicated driver who crashed into the scene, causing a six-vehicle pileup on the freeway. Unfortunately, Gabriela was not able to recover from her injuries. Upon her sudden death, she was able to restore sight to two people as a cornea donor. Today, her mom and siblings honor Gabriela's memory by participating in OneLegacy's Donate Life Run/Walk, as well as donor family events and donor remembrance ceremonies.