Nick Leath may have lost his life but as an organ donor, he saved lives. Now his Fountain Valley family gets the chance to honor him during the Rose Parade
This Jan. 1, as the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade, the family of Nick Leath can look on with pride.
On Dec. 21, the Fountain Valley family put the finishing touches on a floragraph, or a memorial floral portrait, in honor Nick’s honor. That memorial has been placed on the Donate Life Rose Parade float.
Leath’s family, which includes father William and mother Harriet join the families of 81 organ, eye and tissue donors to complete memorial floragraph portraits of their loved ones. Their son, described as an energetic youngster who grew into a successful man, died in October while riding his motorcycle.
This year’s Donate Life float theme is “Light Up the World,” according to officials with the organization.
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To register as a donor in California:
www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org | www.doneVIDAcalifornia.org
Outside California:
www.organdonor.gov | www.donatelife.
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