Jayden Saenz
Type of Donation: heart, kidneys, and liver
Age and Location: Age 3 – Santa Clarita, CA
Date of Donation: 07/04/2024
Sponsor: Honored by OneLegacy
JAYDEN’S STORY
In his short but joyful life, Jayden cherished every moment with his beloved big brother, Mayson, his baby sister Atalia, Mom and Dad. Mayson and Jayden loved to play soldiers to the extent of dressing up in camouflaged Ghillie costumes, they made lots of great memories together. Jayden's playful nature and boundless energy made every day brighter for his family and friends. He found joy in simple pleasures: swimming, visiting the park, playing with monster trucks, or cheering at Mayson's baseball games. He also LOVED having his face painted. The last memory of him getting his face painted was when we went to Disneyland and he was supposed to have his face half painted, we looked the other way and in a split second his charming was convinced the artist to paint his entire face.
Jayden attended Pennsylvania Preschool where he found great delight in learning and interacting with his favorite teachers Jessica and Myra. His education was a source of excitement and wonder for him as he soaked up knowledge like a sponge. He always questioned everything, to him no answer was enough... We can remember many memories where Jayden challenged answers because his brain was an amazing organ. One very clear memory was when he was trying to eat some cough drops. We tried to explain to him that
Jayden's vibrant personality was a blend of silliness, intelligence, wild spirit, boundless energy, and immense love for those around him. His zest for life touched the hearts of many including his surviving family members: Amanda Tejada (mother), Milton Saenz (father), Mayson Tejada (brother), Atalia Saenz (sister), Rita Montanaro (grandma), Jimmy Tejada (grandpa), Carmen Saenz (grandma), Nelson Saenz (grandpa).
Upon his passing, Jayden's parents chose to continue his legacy through organ donation. Jayden's gift of life saved four people.