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Family, Valley Children's staff honor 1-year-old organ donor Leopauld Sanchez's organs will go to a 6-month-old boy, a 3-month-old girl, and an adult. KFSN "I'm proud of you, son," Sanchez said as he kissed his son's forehead. Sanchez, who's now in a wheelchair, stood to give his baby boy a final salute. "You're a hero son, you're a hero," he said. His time may have been short, but little Leopauld leaves a legacy. His organs are being donated to save the lives of three people. A six-month-old boy is getting his heart, his liver will go to a three-month-old girl, and his kidneys to an adult.

A Southern California woman battling a rare disease was in need of a liver transplant. Now, she's received the gift of life from a very surprising donor -- an old friend. He needed to undergo intensive surgery that most hospitals would not attempt. Sanchez was told his son's state was so fragile, if he was moved to another facility, he could die. Weeks later, Valley Children's Hospital was willing to do the surgery. "We thank god for that, because we thought it was going to be the end for him," he said. After the surgery, Leopauld showed signs of improvement. He finally opened his eyes, but h...