A Kentucky family reports that their 9-year-old daughter, Lucy Nash, has been declared brain dead after collapsing during recess on her first day of fourth grade at Cairo Elementary on August 7. Lucy suffered a cardiac event, causing her brain to go without oxygen for several minutes. She was initially treated at a local hospital and then transferred to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Despite efforts to save her, Lucy’s brain death was confirmed after a prolonged period of monitoring. The community has rallied around Lucy with a “Pinkies up 4 Lucy” campaign, honoring her love for painting her nails pink. Her family is preparing her body for organ donation to help others.
4th Grader Declared Brain Dead After Collapsing at Recess on First Day of School, Family Says
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