South Korean hairdresser donates organs to four patients after passing

A 55-year-old hairdresser in South Korea, who dedicated a decade to volunteering for the homeless and elderly, has posthumously given the gift of life to four individuals through organ donation. Lee Geum-mi, who had been working as a hairdresser for 30 years, was diagnosed with a degenerative neurological disease about five years ago. Despite her illness, she continued to actively engage in life, running her salon and pursuing further education.

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My sister and I talked about what good we could do for others at the end of our lives, and we promised each other we would donate our organs.

Lee had expressed her wish to donate her organs multiple times to her family. Her elder sister shared that they had discussed making a difference in their final moments, and both promised to donate their organs. The family respected Lee's decision, finding comfort in the knowledge that her donation would allow four patients to continue living.

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Hearing that my sister's organ donation allowed four people to continue their lives, all of us in the family found solace amidst our grief.

Known for her outgoing personality, Lee enjoyed meeting people and engaging in conversations. She also led an active lifestyle, enjoying golf and hiking on her days off. She cherished time with her family, often initiating family gatherings and playing a central role in their lives. Beyond her personal life, Lee actively participated in community service, volunteering with friends for about 10 years to provide haircuts to the homeless and elderly, and consistently donating to those in need.

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My friends said about my sister, 'She was wonderful when she was alive, and she left beautifully.'

Her sister recalled friends saying Lee "was wonderful when she was alive, and she left beautifully." Witnessing a large rainbow after the funeral, the family felt it was a sign that Lee had departed peacefully. They expressed their hope that she is no longer in pain and is well-loved in her afterlife.

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Seeing the big rainbow in the sky on the day of the funeral, I thought my sister had left well. I hope she is not sick there and lives well, loved by many people.