Local family meets the man who received their loved ones heart after organ donation [Video]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – A young man’s ultimate sacrifice gives life to another man looking for a second chance.

Elijah Moore was still in his teens when he was killed in a tragic workplace accident. His last act was to give his heart and tissue to help save others. Because of his decision, four families now have renewed hope and a chance to continue on. Friday, one of those families wanted to say thank you.

There was a nervous tension in the air. In this small conference room every time there was movement at the door, all eyes came up. This was going to be a meeting, no one would ever forget. A meeting that brought back a flood of memories, especially the call Elijah Moore’s mother got on that horrible day.

“Elijah, he’s hurt. Uncle Chad says we need to get to the hospital,” Elijah’s mother, Heather Seagle, said

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