A NINE-MONTH-OLD baby - whose organs were donated after her death - has helped save the lives of four children.
Diamond Roberts, who lived in Colchester, was killed when two cars were involved in a collision in Thorrington in August last year.
She was airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge, but died shortly afterwards.
But in a move which her family said had given them comfort, Diamond’s organs were donated to children in need of a transplant.
Now Diamond has been honoured, having been awarded the Order of St John Award for Organ Donation.
Diamond’s mum, Crystal Osbourne said: “It was a huge honour to have Diamond’s name on something so meaningful.
“It helps me to know that, although I have lost my baby, four other children are able to live on thanks to her.
“It is a wonderful legacy and it helps to know that her life was not lost in vain.”
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