Hilda Binte Edhir, 13

School: Yusof Ishak Secondary School

Topic: An email to encourage a student from your school

Award: Distinction, Junior Category, 2025

Dear Charlotte, 

I have heard the news about your father and I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident. My heart goes out to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Losing a parent is like losing a piece of our life. I cannot imagine the pain and how devastated you must have felt when you heard the news. I am sure he was a great man and father. I feel sorry for you and your family for having to suffer a whirlwind of emotions during this period of time. Although it feels like there is a huge wall in front of you to prevent you from moving on, I know that you are strong enough to overcome this and that you can break that wall down. Please accept my sincere condolences. 

However, I also heard about how he donated his organs to the people in need. I was completely shocked when I heard the news. Not many people would want to donate their organs as they are already having a hard time and often forget about other people that are in need of healthy organs. I am so proud of your father’s donation. He has saved 6 people’s lives. Even though he lost his own life in a tragic accident, he still gave back to the community. I am sure that the 6 patients are extremely grateful. I also feel deeply grateful towards your father as my grandfather had passed away due to organ failure as no one wanted to donate their organ to him. This makes me feel very touched as I once felt how the family of these 6 patients felt. They are truly very lucky to have received an organ from your amazing father. Now, I believe that there is always a beacon of hope left no matter the situation. Even though you are deeply saddened by his passing, you should be proud of him and maybe even meet the 6 patients who have received his organs. Maybe you will feel a connection, considering that they have a part of your father. I am so proud of you too as you are so strong even after the tragic news. If you ever need a listening ear, please email me so that we can meet up and I will listen to you and comfort you. I am always there for you if you ever need a helping hand! Stay strong and healthy! 

Kind regards,

Hilda

Disclaimer: Please note that the views and opinions expressed in the essays for the Live On Festival 2025 are those of the participants and are not endorsed by the National Organ Transplant Unit (Ministry of Health).

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