A young Oaxacan nurse has become a hero in death, saving multiple lives through organ donation. Rosaura García Moreno, 20, from Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, was diagnosed with brain death after a car accident left her with fatal injuries.
Doctors informed her parents of her condition, and in a final act of generosity, they agreed to donate her organs. Their decision ensured that Rosaura’s calling to save lives as a nursing student would live on.
The surgical removal was performed by specialists from the Mexican Social Security Institute’s (IMSS) High Specialty Medical Unit at the Adolfo Ruiz Cortines National Medical Center’s Specialty Hospital No. 14 in Veracruz.
Her kidneys and corneas were given to patients in Veracruz, while her liver was transported to the Siglo XXI UMAE in Mexico City to help another in need. Each of these transplants offers a second chance at life to people battling severe illness.
Rosaura had been studying nursing at the Tuxtepec campus of Universidad del Papaloapan. Friends and teachers remembered her as committed, compassionate, and deeply passionate about helping others—qualities she carried until her final moments.
According to IMSS, a single organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve the quality of life for as many as 50 people. Rosaura’s gift represents that extraordinary impact.
Her story has inspired many in her community and beyond, not only for her sacrifice but also for the awareness it brings to the importance of organ donation.
In honoring Rosaura, her family hopes others will see the value in giving the ultimate gift—a chance for others to live. Even in death, Rosaura fulfilled her dream of caring for those in need, making her a lasting symbol of compassion and hope.
