One day recently, a 56-year-old veteran surnamed Chu collapsed at work. Although he was rushed to a hospital for treatment, doctors were unable to save him. But a nurse discovered on his back a tattoo about organ donation and, after checking his NHI card, confirmed he had given his consent. With permission from his family, doctors removed his heart, liver and kidneys to save four other lives.

In the operating room, surgeons concentrate on removing organs for transplantation. On the table is a veteran surnamed Chu.

Tattooed onto his back are the words, “Donate blood, donate marrow, donate organs. Reuse, don’t waste.” Chu had noticed a lack of information about organ donation and without saying another word joined the registry. Not only that, but he even imprinted a permanent declaration onto his skin.

Chu’s friend
When everyone saw the photo of his tattoo, they couldn’t help but shed tears. They even said he was a bodhisattva, that he will earn great karma.

After Chu passed at the hospital, the attending nurse happened to catch a glimpse of the tattoo and discovered his dying wish, which they confirmed by checking his NHI record.

Fifty-six-year-old Chu was stationed in Lesser Kinmen in 1989 and moved with his unit to Dadan Island until his discharge in 1991. It was his time in the military that gave him a respect for life.

Chen Tzu-hung
Liver transplant specialist
I’m glad there are people with this kind of compassion. By donating his heart, liver and kidneys, he helped four others.

Chu has not passed away, but merely passed on, leaving a legacy of compassion behind him.

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