2019 Sean Clegg

Name:                                     Sean Clegg

Type of Donation:             Organ and tissue donor

Age and Location:             Age 14 – Tabernacle, NJ

Donation Date:                   8/25/2008

Sponsor:                                Honored by NJ Sharing Network

SEAN’S STORY

Sean was a loving and caring Son, Brother, Grandson, Nephew and Friend.  Although he was only 14 when he left us, he touched many people and made a true impact on their lives. Sean enjoyed playing baseball with his brother and being the DJ for his brother’s hockey team.  He always was there to help a friend by sharing his knowledge, advice or just listening.  Sean had a true thirst for knowledge.  He loved to read, write and learn all he could about everything.  His love of music led him to learn to play the guitar and write his own lyrics.  He truly enjoyed playing music with his friends.  In 7th grade, Sean successfully passed his college boards and participated in the John Hopkins Gifted and Talented Program. He was excited to be able to spend time with others who shared his love of writing.  When the decision was made for Sean to become a donor, there was no hesitation that it would have been something he would have wanted to do. This was confirmed by his last post on his social media page.  It was a quote he wrote just before leaving the house that day, “We all die, the goal is to create something that will last forever”.  Being an organ donor, Sean has done just that.  Sean’s donation has touched one hundred people: six organs, two corneas and ninety-two tissue donations.   Several of Sean’s recipients have reached out and are now part of the extended family. Kidney recipients, Melissa and Mercedes, Lung Recipient, Craig and Heart Recipient, Stefania.  Stefania has since given birth to 3 children all because of Sean’s gifts.  He reached his goal, he will live forever as a hero to those he helped.