Max Johnson is to get a special award from the Prime Minister for his work on our donor crusade.
Theresa May paid tribute to Max, 11, and his heart donor Keira Ball, of Barnstaple, Devon, for the new donor law named in their honour.
Mum Emma, 49, said: “His face lit up when he opened the envelope from No10.”
The schoolboy will receive a special Points of Light award from Mrs May on her final day as PM on Wednesday.
It recognises outstanding individual volunteers “making positive changes”.
Mrs May wrote: “The powerful story of your heart transplant has inspired thousands to join the organ donor register and I was honoured to support Max and Keira’s law.”
Max, of Winsford, Cheshire, was on the transplant waiting list for six months before he got his donor heart from nine-year-old Keira, who tragically died in a car accident.
The law means that everyone in England will be presumed to be a donor unless they opt out.
Max and Keira's Law could save 700 lives a year, with Prime Minister Theresa May hailing it a “momentous step for thousands” in need of a life-saving transplant.
She added: “I want to thank those who campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of this issue and pay particular tribute to Max, Keira and their families for making this historic change happen. It could save as many as 700 lives a year.”
Jonathan Ashworth, Labour’s Shadow Health and Social Care Secretary, called it “wonderful news”, adding: “I thank Daily Mirror readers for their steadfast support.
