"Orla was beautiful, independent and very funny, with a sharp wit. She loved to look good and lived life to the full."
"We believe that if there were a way to give opportunity to others, this is what Orla would have wanted. Knowing that she is living on through them brings us great comfort."
"In the face of profound grief, her family made a deeply compassionate decision that transcended nationality and race - to donate her organs, giving others a chance at life."
"Orla had loved Vietnam and so to give back to the South East Asian nation was very important to his family."
Orla Wates, a 19-year-old from London, died in a motorcycle accident while traveling the Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam. She was on a gap year before starting her studies at Durham University. After her death on April 2, her family chose to donate her organs, helping five critically ill patients. Her parents described her as beautiful, independent, and funny, and emphasized the importance of giving back to Vietnam, a country she loved. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office expressed condolences and offered support to her family.
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