Tragic Teddy, the baby who became Britain's youngest ever organ donor: Parents tell of heartbreaking decision to donate kidneys and heart valves of 'hero' twin son who lived for only 100 minutes
Tiny Teddy Houlston (pictured left with his mother) was alive for less than two hours before he died on April 22 last year. His parents Jess Evans, 28, and Mike Houlston, 30, from Cardiff, were told during the pregnancy that he suffered from rare brain condition anencephaly - which stops the brain and spine developing properly - but were determined that his life would not be wasted. Despite their heartbreak over the loss of their son, the couple allowed medics to carry out pioneering surgery on their baby so he could go on to save the of an adult man, 233 miles away in Leeds, who was suffering from renal failure. They managed to spend a few precious hours with Teddy before his death, during which he was reunited with his twin Noah outside the womb (right). The parents, who were childhood sweethearts, said that their son 'lived and died a hero'. Teddy's twin Noah is now a healthy one-year-old living at home with his parents and his sister Billie, three (pictured together inset). The family have shared Teddy's story in the hope people will donate to the charity, 2 Wish Upon A Star, which aims to improve bereavement services for parents who lose babies or young children.
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