Matthew Messina

Type of Donation:       Liver, Kidneys, Pancreas

Age and Location:      25

Donation Date:           TBD

Sponsor:                      Donor Network West

MATTHEW’S STORY

Twenty-five-year-old Matthew Messina dedicated his young life to service. A U.S. Marine and big brother to two sisters, Matt was always the kind of guy to put others before himself. Matthew's dreams of continuing to help others through work with young children were cut short, however, when he was seriously injured by a drunk driver in a hit-and-run crash, when Matt was bike riding. After falling into a coma, Matthew passed away the morning after his parents flew to the hospital to be with him.

Traumatized by the loss of their loved one, Matt's family thought they might never find healing. But they now know Matt's donation gifts have truly helped them throughout the grieving process. Matt's donated liver and kidney to one woman and kidney and pancreas to another have truly offered them health and life. His family now volunteers with MTF Biologics and in other ways to continue his legacy of service.