Emily's family honoured for her 'bravest of choices'

STEPPING Hill Hospital ophthalmology technician and her family have been given an award in recognition of her daughter’s noble gesture - donating her organs after her tragic death.

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Karen Broadbent, technician who has worked at the hospital for over 14 years, received the Order of St John Award in a service at the Elm Bank Centre in Eccles, together with other families who had lost loved ones who had joined the organ donor register.

Karen’s daughter Emily worked as a carer, and was much loved by her family and friends.

She was only 26 when, in May 2024, she sadly suffered a major heart attack which proved fatal.

Emily was brought into the emergency department (A&E) at Stepping Hill Hospital - the same hospital where Karen worked.

When Karen and husband Frank were informed of the tragic news, they were also told Emily was on the organ register, as she wanted to help others after her death.