Named in honor of fallen firefighter
Billy Moon, Kristina Moon was presented with the "Billy Moon
Medal of Life" in recognition of her tireless advocacy of organ
donation, and in doing so, preserving Billy's legacy as an organ
donor hero.
NEW
YORK, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOnNY is
proud to announce that the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) presented the
inaugural "Billy Moon Medal of Life" to Ms. Kristina Moon.
Established by the FDNY, the "Billy Moon Medal of Life" honors
individuals who exemplify Billy's benevolence and compassion for
others. Billy's decision to become an organ donor saved multiple
lives and brought hope to those in desperate need of a lifesaving
organ.
"The FDNY is honored to present the inaugural 'Billy Moon Medal
of Life' to Kristina Moon for her
advocacy and support of helping those in need. She and Billy
represent the generosity of our community and we are forever
grateful for their gifts of life," said Fire Commissioner
Laura Kavanagh.
This prestigious medal is a testament to FDNY Fire Fighter
Moon's heroism; he was a hero in life, and he is a hero in death;
he saved the lives of five individuals who were in desperate need
of a heart, liver, lungs and kidneys, including two FDNY
firefighters.
Kristina Moon, the wife of
Billy Moon, was presented with this
prestigious award in recognition of Billy's remarkable act of
generosity. Her unwavering support and understanding of Billy's
decision to be an organ donor have sparked a movement to encourage
more people than ever to say 'yes' to donation, helping countless
individuals live on through the gift of organ donation.
"Our New York Community is grateful to the FDNY for honoring
Billy's compassionate act of organ donation. LiveOnNY is humbled by
Billy's compassion and proud to have joined Kristina in honoring
Billy's decision to share his precious gifts of life to help others
in need," said LiveOnNY President and CEO Leonard Achan RN, MA,
ANP.
About LiveOnNY
LiveOnNY is a nonprofit, federally designated organ procurement
organization (OPO) dedicated to saving lives, providing comfort,
and strengthening legacies through organ, eye, and tissue donation.
The OPO, which was established in 1978, serves a culturally and
ethnically diverse population of 13 million residents in
New York City, Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley. Working closely with transplant
centers and hospitals, LiveOnNY coordinates organ, eye, and tissue
donation for transplant, educates the public and healthcare
professionals about donation and transplantation, and promotes the
importance of signing up on the New York
State Donate Life Registry. LiveOnNY works closely with 11
transplant centers, nearly 100 hospitals, and several tissue and
eye banks. LiveOnNY is a member of the United Network for Organ
Sharing (UNOS), which oversees the organ transplant waiting list in
the U.S. For more information, please visit LiveOnNY.org.
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